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Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (4 flavors!)

Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks have the most juicy meat and crispy skin. We’ve perfected 4 flavor options to make sure there’s something for everyone, and at only 45 minutes or less from prep to dinner time, this recipe is both kid and adult approved!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 drumsticks
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 chicken drumsticks
  • 5 tablespoons butter
Basic Chicken Rub:
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 4-sided baking sheet with nonstick spray. Line up drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Stir all listed seasonings together in a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle in an even layer over the chicken. Rub on and underneath skin (optional).
  3. Put a 1/2 tablespoon dab butter on the top of each drumstick, on the part that is most meaty. The butter will melt all over the meat and skin, keeping the meat juicy, and making the skin crispy.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Notes

  • Cajun Spiced:
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  • Zesty Tex-Mex:
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  • Flavors of India:
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  • Drizzle juice over chicken to coat (if called for). Stir all listed seasonings together in a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle in an even layer over the chicken. Rub on and underneath skin (optional). Proceed with step 3 of recipe.
  • Drizzle juice over chicken to coat (if called for). Stir all listed seasonings together in a small mixing bowl. Sprinkle in an even layer over the chicken. Rub on and underneath skin (optional). Proceed with step 3 of recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 limes juiced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon juiced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Nutrition Information

Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 357mg (15%) Potassium 193mg (6%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 412IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10drumsticks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 357mg 15%
Potassium 193mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 412IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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