Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Main Course
40 min
10 servings
212 kcal / serving

Easy, delicious, and full of flavor, these Baked Chicken Drumsticks are perfect for a weeknight dinner! Tender and juicy, this recipe is an absolute no-brainer. Simply marinate and bake for a recipe your family will be begging for time and time again!

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cupolive oil
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cupsoy or worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cupbrown sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
  • 2 teaspoonsonion powder
  • 2 teaspoonssalt
  • 1 teaspoonchicken seasoning
  • 1 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 teaspoondijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika (smoked or regular)
  • 10chicken drumsticks

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, soy or Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chicken seasoning, pepper, dijon mustard, chili powder, and paprika until well mixed.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken drumsticks to a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.  Close the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken for a few seconds.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.  For best flavor allow the chicken to marinate for 2-12 hours.

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.

  5. 5

    Arrange the chicken in an even layer on prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.  Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until cooked through.