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Baked Garlic Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

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Baked garlic paprika chicken is juicy, flavorful, and oven roasted to perfection. An easy weeknight chicken dinner ready in under 40 minutes.
Course Dinner, Entree, main meal
Cuisine Hungarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 370
Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

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

  1. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Vitamin E: 3mg | Vitamin K: 50µg | Calcium: 33mg | Folate: 9µg | Iron: 2mg | Zinc: 3mg