Description
Chicken drumsticks from Argentina dance with zesty chimichurri flavors that make dinner incredibly satisfying. Crispy skin and tender meat guarantee a crowd-pleasing meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.75 lbs chicken drumsticks
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Mix 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, ¼ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss 1.75 lbs chicken drumsticks with 2 Tbsp cooking oil in the seasoning blend, ensuring each piece gets fully coated.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and grab a baking sheet to spread the drumsticks in a single, uncrowded layer.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast the drumsticks for 15 minutes.
- Carefully flip each drumstick to ensure even browning and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.
- Remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to seal in the juices.
Notes
- Swap out cayenne for mild chili powder if heat isn’t your thing, making the dish more family-friendly.
- Check internal chicken temperature with a meat thermometer, aiming for 165°F to ensure safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent drumsticks from sticking.
- For extra crispiness, pat chicken completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to help skin brown beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 439 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg