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Close-up of juicy roasted chicken drumsticks with crispy seasoned skin on a white plate.

Roasted Chicken Drumsticks

Simple and flavorful roasted chicken drumsticks, perfect for a quick and easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken drumsticks with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the skin is crispy.
  5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the drumsticks for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

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