Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic and Herbs

Baked chicken drumsticks flavored with garlic and herbs, then garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.

Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic and Herbs

These baked chicken drumsticks are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon, garlic and herbs, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy dinner option that's full of flavor and kid friendly too!

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 307kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
cooking spray

Instructions

Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Place the chicken drumsticks in the bowl and coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the sheet pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Notes

Be sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor, not the stuff in a bottle.
Feel free to place a layer of aluminum foil on your baking sheet for easy cleanup. If you use aluminum foil, spray it with cooking spray.
You can use an instant-read thermometer or another meat thermometer to see if your thickest drumstick has reached 165 degrees F on the inside.

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