Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs, about 2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup room temperature butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set your oven to 425°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and lightly coating it with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients
- Use paper towels to dry the chicken legs, then place them in the bowl and toss until they’re fully coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Spread the chicken legs out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Tip: You can place them on an oven-safe wire rack set over the pan for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes turning half way through and brushing with olive oil, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the skin is crisp and golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Serving: 1drumstick, Calories: 370kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 135mg, Sodium: 1318mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 600IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg
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