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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic and Herbs

These baked chicken drumsticks are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon, garlic and herbs, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy dinner option that's full of flavor and kid friendly too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. Place the chicken drumsticks in the bowl and coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  4. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the sheet pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Notes

  • Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor, not the stuff in a bottle.
  • Feel free to place a layer of aluminum foil on your baking sheet for easy cleanup. If you use aluminum foil, spray it with cooking spray.
  • You can use an instant-read thermometer or another meat thermometer to see if your thickest drumstick has reached 165 degrees F on the inside.

Nutrition Information

Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 547mg (23%) Potassium 365mg (10%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 547mg 23%
Potassium 365mg 8%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.