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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon and Garlic
The secret to these juicy, flavor-packed baked chicken drumsticks is in the marinade! Loaded with Mediterranean flavors including lemon, garlic, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating time
30 mins
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 1466 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 chicken drumsticks bone in, skin on
- kosher salt
- 1 tbsp dry oregano
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 head garlic about 12 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion cut into wedges
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons + 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
- Cook's Tip: For best flavor, allow the chicken legs to marinate in the fridge for 2 to 4 hours, or 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare ahead tip: To save time, you can absolutely work ahead (one night in advance) on this chicken legs recipe. One of the things I like to do is prepare the chicken and allow it to marinate in the fridge overnight, that way, it's ready to bake after a long work-day. It helps to take it out of the fridge for a bit before baking so it's not too cold and so it cooks more evenly.
- Leftovers: If you have leftovers, let chicken cool completely before storing in airtight container. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. If you want to freeze the cooked chicken drumsticks, place them in a freezer bag and put them in for up to 6 months. Thaw before re-heating.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
5.7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
66.5mg
(3%)
Potassium
168.4mg
(5%)
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: 12pieces
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.