Juicy Chicken Drumsticks in the Oven
Delicious and easy oven-baked chicken drumsticks with a crispy, golden brown exterior and savory buttery parmesan coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken legs
- 1 stick salted butter (8 tablespoons)
- 1.5 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- A dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter, then mix it with parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken leg in the butter mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Arrange the coated drumsticks on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the drumsticks are golden brown.
- Optionally, transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after baking to maintain juiciness. For extra flavor, marinate chicken legs in the butter mixture for at least 30 minutes beforehand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg