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Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Super simple recipe for baking the most juicy drumsticks!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp favorite seasonings

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use olive oil to coat a glass baking dish (I used an 8.5"x8.5" one) or line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the baking sheet.

  2. Put the drumsticks in your baking dish and coat with olive oil and seasonings of your choice.

  3. Bake the drumsticks uncovered for about 40 minutes, until they are cooked through and their internal temperature, measured with an instant-read thermometer not touching a bone, reaches a minimum of 165°F.
  4. Baste the drumsticks with the pan juices using a clean pastry brush. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

To make a meal with this, enjoy with some rice, noodles, sourdough bread, squash, or anything you want! This is so versatile depending on your spice and goes with anything.

Check the drumsticks after the first 30 minutes. If they seem to be browning too much on top, loosely cover them with foil and keep cooking until they are cooked through.

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them uncovered in a 350°F oven to crisp the skin, or enjoy them cold! I sometimes remove the skin, cut the chicken into chunks, and use it in other dishes.