Oven-Baked Drumsticks: Juicy Recipe with Zesty Lemon Sauce
A delicious recipe for oven-baked drumsticks served with a zesty lemon dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the drumsticks to the bowl and coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through and skin is crispy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and parsley for the dipping sauce.
- Serve the drumsticks with the lemon dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the drumsticks for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Marinate the chicken in the seasoning overnight for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg