Garlic and Paprika Chicken

Name: Garlic and Paprika Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks; ½ cup olive oil; 8 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ cup fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
12
Calories
209 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Garlic and Paprika Chicken

Joseph Powell

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Garlic and Paprika Chicken - Deliciously baked crispy, juicy and tender chicken drumsticks with a garlic and smoked paprika sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 chicken drumsticks
½ cup olive oil
8 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a small skillet heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and the herbs. Cook for about 1 minute over medium heat, do not burn the garlic.
Clean and dry the drumsticks and season with salt and pepper.
Pour this olive oil mixture over the drumsticks and make sure the drumsticks are coated thoroughly with the olive oil/paprika mixture.
Place the drumsticks in a 9x13 baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until chicken legs are cooked through.
Serve with your favourite side dish and/or salad.

Notes

Make sure to pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning them with salt and pepper. Removing the excess moisture will make the drumsticks more crispy.
The garlic only needs to be cooked for 1 minute with the other spices. If it burns it will make the chicken bitter.
To make sure your drumsticks are fully cooked you will want to use an instant-read digital meat thermometer to ensure they have reached at least 165°F (74°C).
If you can't find smoked paprika, regular paprika will work as well.
This spice blend can be used on any type of chicken. This cook time will be the same for breasts and leg quarters.
Pat the chicken dry. Make sure to pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning them with salt and pepper. Removing the excess moisture will make the drumsticks more crispy.
Don’t burn the garlic. The garlic only needs to be cooked for 1 minute with the other spices. If it burns it will make the chicken bitter.
Temp the chicken. To make sure your drumsticks are fully cooked you will want to use an instant-read digital meat thermometer to ensure they have reached at least 165°F (74°C).
Stored in an air tight container properly cooled, this chicken dish will keep for 3 - 4 days in the fridge. Just reheat in the microwave or the oven if you'd prefer when ready to eat.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1drumstick Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 179mg (7%) Potassium 224mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 754IU (15%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1drumstick
Calories	209kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	70mg	23%
Sodium	179mg	7%
Potassium	224mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	0.2g	0%
Vitamin A	754IU	15%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	30mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%