Baked Garlic Paprika Chicken Drumsticks
Baked garlic paprika chicken is juicy, flavorful, and oven roasted to perfection. An easy weeknight chicken dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes , optional
- 1 teaspoon oregano , dried
- 2 tablespoon parsley , freshly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Clean and dry the drumsticks and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, paprika, pinch of red pepper flakes, and dried oregano, if using. Whisk together to form a loose paprika garlic chicken rub.
- Coat the drumsticks thoroughly with the marinade mixture and place in an alternating pattern in a shallow 9 x 13- inch roasting pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the top of the chicken.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until the chicken legs are cooked through and the juices run clear (165 degrees F).
- Serve with roasted potatoes and vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.
Notes
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to help the garlic paprika mixture adhere and promote browning. • Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part. • Do not overcrowd the baking dish or sheet pan. Leave space between pieces so the chicken roasts instead of steams. • Let the baked garlic paprika chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. • Chicken thighs may require slightly longer cook time than chicken breasts depending on thickness. • For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the oil and garlic paprika seasoning for up to 8 hours before baking. • For more browning, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking while watching closely.