Description
Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks are your go-to weeknight meal, featuring crispy skin and succulent meat that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. With a sweet soy glaze and a blend of aromatic spices, these drumsticks come together in under an hour, making them perfect for busy families. Serve them with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice to create a delightful dinner experience everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix honey (or brown sugar) and soy sauce until well combined.
- Coat the seasoned drumsticks thoroughly in the sauce.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg