A Juicy Baked Chicken Drumsticks in the Oven Recipe by Terri-Ann’s Kitchen

chicken drumsticks

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken wings

Skinless thighs reduce fat, while wings are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra calories, while cayenne is often cheaper.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: black peppercorns

White pepper provides a different flavor profile, while whole black peppercorns can be ground as needed.

Clean the chicken drumsticks with lemon juice and cool water.

Season the chicken drumsticks with a little salt, a drop of olive oil, Jamaica reggae blend spice, homemade green seasoning, and paprika.

Mix the seasonings into the chicken thoroughly.

Let the chicken marinate for about 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in a baking tray.

Add about a quarter cup of water to the bowl that the chicken was seasoned in, then pour it into the tray with the chicken.

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, baste the chicken with the juices and pour the juices into a separate bowl to act as stock.

Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until done.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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