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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon and Garlic
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon and Garlic combines marinated chicken legs with a blend of oregano, black pepper, coriander, paprika, cumin, garlic, onion, and lemon for a fragrant and savory dish. The marinade infuses the chicken with citrus and spices, while baking at a high temperature yields tender meat with slightly crisp skin. This recipe is suited for a substantial main course and can be prepared ahead for convenience.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Marinating time
30 mins
Servings:
12
pieces
Calories:
1466 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 chicken drumstick bone in, skin on
- kosher salt
- 1 tbsp oregano dry
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp Coriander
- 1 sweet paprika tsp
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 garlic about 12 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, head
- 1 yellow onion cut into wedges, medium
- lemon zest, juice of 2 lemons, plus 1 lemon sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil I used Private Reserve Greek olive oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with kosher salt, be sure to season under the skin too. If you have the time, arrange the chicken on a tray or a shallow dish and chill in the fridge uncovered for a few hours or overnight (optional.)
- Place the chicken in a large zip bag. In a small bowl, combine spices (oregano, black pepper, coriander, paprika, and cumin.) Add the spices to the chicken in the bag.
- Add the garlic, onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Zip the bag shut. Toss chicken around and massage to make sure it is well coated in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for about 30 minutes, or if you have the time, refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- When ready, heat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Lightly oil a baking dish and arrange the chicken drumsticks (yes, include the onions and the marinade). Arrange lemon slices in between.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and its juices run clear (internal temperature of chicken should register 165 degrees F using an instant read thermometer). If you like, broil for just a few minutes until skins are crispy to your liking.
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Notes
- Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes; 2 to 4 hours or overnight improves flavor.
- Bring marinated chicken to room temperature before baking for even cooking.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers refrigerated up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 6 months.
- Use lemon slices baked with the chicken to add aroma and moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146.6kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1.6g
(1%)
Protein
11.3g
(23%)
Fat
10.4g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
2.2g
(11%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.7g
(10%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5.7g
(29%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
66.5mg
(3%)
Potassium
168.4mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
40.8IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Calcium
18.4mg
(2%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1466
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146.6kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 11.3g | 23% |
| Fat | 10.4g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.7g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 66.5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 168.4mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 40.8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18.4mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.