Ingredients
3 pounds chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Cooking spray or oil for preparing the baking sheet
Instructions
1-First, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl to make the marinade. Add the chicken drumsticks and coat them thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor. This marinating step helps the herbs and garlic penetrate the meat nicely.
2-Next, preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (205ยฐC) and prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray or lightly oiling it. Arrange the marinated drumsticks in a single layer on the sheet for even cooking. Bake them for about 40 minutes until the skin turns golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked.
3-To check doneness, use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF (74ยฐC). Once done, remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Finally, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving for a fresh finishing touch.
Last Step:
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๐ Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
๐งด Lightly oil or spray the baking sheet to prevent the drumsticks from sticking.
๐ก๏ธ Use an instant-read thermometer to check for perfect doneness of the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 547 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 139 mg
