Incredibly delicious Paprika Chicken Drumsticks flavored with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice and baked in the oven to perfection for a super easy and quick dinner!
Paprika Chicken Drumsticks
I love easy dishes like these baked chicken drumsticks because I can put them together in just a few seconds and let the oven do its magic. This dish also goes well with almost anything; I can serve it with salad, rice, roasted veggies or pasta.
Also, my daughter LOVES them so much. If you make these drumsticks, I
promise you will not ask your children to eat their chicken. They'll keep coming back for more.
I really find that the easiest and most convenient way of cooking chicken drumsticks is to bake them; just toss them in the dressing, and the oven will do the rest for you. Also, I don't like to cover them while baking just to get the crispy texture that I like.
The big star in this recipe is the smoked paprika; it gives the flavour, spice and the vibrant red colour to this drumsticks.
Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Chicken drumsticks: I used drumsticks with skin on; you may take the skin off if you prefer so.
Garlic: I used whole garlic, because noticed that minced garlic tend to get burn.
Lemon: It add a lemony flavor.
Extra virgin olive oil: you may use any oil you have on hand. It is important to give drumsticks a crispy exterior.
Seasoning: Chili flakes, ground black pepper, salt and smoked Paprika.
Note: Sweet paprika also goes well in this recipe.
How To Make Baked Paprika Chicken Drumsticks
One: Preheat the oven to 200c / 400f. Wash the chicken drumstick, then pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Tip: To get a crispy chicken drumstick, It is important to dry them well before adding them to the mixture.
Two: In the baking dish, mix garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and chilli flakes, then toss the chicken drumstick in the mixture, and mix well.
Three: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until they golden and crispy.
Tip: To make sure the drumsticks are cooked, poke one with a fork; if the juices are clear, it's done, and if they are red, give them 10 minutes more.
Variations
- Add some vegetables to cook along with the chicken drumsticks; the vegetables will absorb the delicious sauce from the chicken and cook beautifully.
- Add some fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.
How To Serve Chicken Drumsticks
This easy chicken drumstick recipe can literally go with anything. You can serve them with Avocado Sauce Pasta, Angel Hair Pasta or Elote Corn Salad (Mexican).
More Chicken Drumstick Recipes
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks at 400f
- Sticky Chinese Chicken Drumsticks
- Baked BBQ Chicken Legs And Thighs
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Baked Paprika Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken drumsticks
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- juice of a half lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch of chilli flakes
- 3 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200c / 400f. Wash the chicken drumstick, then pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- In the baking dish, mix garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and chilli flakes, then toss the chicken drumstick in the mixture, and mix well.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until they golden and crispy.
Beth says
Delicious and easy way to bake chicken legs.