Lemon Herb Chicken Drumsticks
An easy recipe that combines tender drumsticks with a tangy marinade. Made in under 30 minutes this works as an appetizer or main course.
Equipment
- Sheet Pan Lined with Foil
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks (bone in, skin on)
Lemon Herb Marinade
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp fresh herbs (rosemary recommended) (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Prepare a large sheet pan with foil.
- In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Whisk until honey is fully incorporated.
- **If marinating, leave oven off until ready to bake. Combine drumsticks in a plastic bag with marinade and allow to marinate for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- **If not marinating, add drumsticks to sheet pan along with marinade. Toss with clean hands until fully combined.
- Bake chicken drumsticks for about 30 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit but preferably 170 degrees for optimal tenderness.
- Allow to cool before serving and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 13gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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