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Baked Chicken Drumsticks

A basic recipe for making baked chicken drumsticks, seasoned with paprika or curry powder.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Poultry
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 630kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken drumsticks divided
  • 4 tablespoons oil sunflower oil or olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Combine spices: Place 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder in a large bowl.
  • Coat drumsticks: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with kitchen towels; there is no need to wash the chicken before. Add 6 drumsticks to the spice mixture, coat well, and massage the seasoning into the chicken. Place the chicken drumsticks on the prepared baking tray.
  • Second spice mixture: Pour the remaining oil, salt, and pepper in the same bowl (no need to clean it before). Add the curry powder and remaining 6 chicken drumsticks, turn to coat with the seasoning, and massage the chicken well with the mixture. Place these drumsticks on the tray as well.
  • Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, checking after 30 minutes already. You can use a meat thermometer, in this case, the internal temperature of the chicken should be 75 degrees Celsius/ 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Or you can check the doneness of the chicken by inserting a skewer or toothpick in the thickest part of the drumstick. The juices should run clea; no pink juices are allowed.

Notes

More spice mixture ideas:
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + 1 teaspoon curry powder (whichever mixture you like)
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + ½ teaspoon ground cumin + ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon smoked or hot paprika
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + 1 teaspoon chili powder or 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or hot chili sauce, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + ½ teaspoon turmeric powder + 1 grated garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + 2 teaspoons clear honey + 1 grated garlic clove + 1 tablespoon medium mustard
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + 1-2 teaspoons dried herbs of your choice + 1 grated garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + 1 tablespoon soy sauce + 2 teaspoons clear honey + ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons oil + ½ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon pepper + 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon + 1 teaspoon clear honey + a good pinch of dried herbs

Nutrition

Serving: 3drumsticks | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 347mg | Sodium: 797mg | Fiber: 1g