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Lemon Basil Baked Chicken Drumsticks

A quick and easy dinner recipe that is packed with flavors. This one is sure to be a family favorite fast.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Main Dish
Keyword baked chicken drumsticks, lemon basil chicken, lemon basil chicken drumsticks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 569kcal
Author Shannah

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs chicken drumsticks about 6 large drumsticks
  • 2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1.5 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper optional
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together oil, garlic, basil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add crushed red pepper, if using. Whisk to combine. Reserve 1/4 of the marinade.
    2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp dried basil, 1.5 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
  • Add chicken drumsticks to large bowl or Ziploc bag. Pour remaining 3/4 of marinade over the drumsticks and toss to coat. Cover bowl or seal bag and marinate for 30 minutes (up to overnight) in the fridge.
    2.5 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from the fridge while the oven preheats.
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Add chicken, skin side down, and brush with reserved marinade. Discard marinade from bowl or Ziploc bag.
    Nonstick cooking spray
  • Bake chicken in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Flip chicken over and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until internal temperature has reached at least 165 degrees.
  • Switch oven to broil and broil chicken for 2-3 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.

Notes

1. Recipe is written for large drumsticks which can be replaced with chicken breast, thighs, or smaller drumsticks. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly to ensure temperature reaches at least 165 degrees.
2. I recommend lining the baking sheet with nonstick foil but it is optional. Lining the pan makes cleanup much easier.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 360mg | Sodium: 966mg | Fiber: 1g