Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Drumsticks

These garlic butter baked chicken drumsticks are perfectly seasoned, extra juicy and fantastically tender. They’re completely mouthwatering and easy to whip up, making them the perfect meal and something the whole family will enjoy.

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword baked chicken drumsticks, chicken drumsticks recipe, garlic butter chicken drumsticks

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 248kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

For the Chicken Drumsticks

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 chicken drumsticks skin-in and bone-in

For the Garlic Butter

4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon parsley chopped

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic and chopped parsley. Stir well and set to the side.
In a separate small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. Place the chicken in a large glass bowl and sprinkle the spice blend over the drumsticks, making sure to coat them evenly.
Spread the garlic butter mixture over each chicken drumstick, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Place the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Place the baking sheet with the drumsticks in the preheated oven. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
Serve it hot, garnished with some additional fresh parsley if desired.

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Notes

Double your spice mix and save the rest for another batch of drumsticks later on. This is a great time saver!
For crisp skin, thoroughly pat excess moisture from each drumstick before seasoning.
Leave space between drumsticks while they bake for even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to know exactly when chicken is done.
Rest time is key and will make your chicken extra juicy!
To Store: Place cooled leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze up to 4 months.
To Reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight (if reheating from frozen). Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through or shred meat for use in soup and casseroles!

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