Bake Chicken Drumsticks At 400
This recipe is for baked chicken drumsticks that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are simple to make and only require a few ingredients.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Place chicken drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F).
Notes
- For a more flavorful chicken, you can marinate the drumsticks in your favorite marinade for a few hours before baking.
- If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet with cooking spray.
- To check if the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 25g
