Drumsticks are part of a chicken, they’re the lower part of a chicken leg. They’re often referred to as the “leg quarters”. Drumsticks are basically used in various recipes such as fried chicken, baked chicken, roasted chicken and grilled chicken.
They are usually flavorful and tender. The are the popular part of the chicken because it’s juicy and flavorful. It’s a good option for those that like bone-in chicken. They are also easy to prepare and less time consuming as well.
It’s a delicious and satisfying meal. In this article, I’ll be showing you how to make the best flavorful and tender drumsticks ever so stick around. With that being said let’s get started!!!
Ingredients Needed To Make Drumsticks:
- Chicken drumsticks; as many as you like depending on the serving
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon of dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon of dried pepper
- ½ teaspoon of salt
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Steps On How To Make Flavorful Drumsticks:
Step one: Start by preheating your oven to 220°C
Step two: Combine all the spices together. In a bowl mix the garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, thyme, pepper and salt and mix properly until the look evenly combined.
Step three: Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil on the drumsticks and coat them properly. Make sure it’s coated through.
Step four: Sprinkle the mixed spices on the olive oil coated drumsticks. Rub it properly, make sure it covers the drumsticks.
Step five: Place the drumsticks on a baking sheet. Make sure the baking sheet is lined with foil or parchment paper.
Step six: place the drumsticks in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the insides reaches a temperature of 74°C. Make sure to turn the drumsticks to the other side halfway through the baking to ensure even cooking and browning.
Step seven: Once are ready, take it out if the oven and let it cool for a while before serving. That’s basically it! like I said it’s very easy to prepare and less time consuming. Serve with any side dish of your choice.
CONCLUSION:
Drumsticks are a flavorful meal that is mostly underrated and cheaper compared to chicken wings. This recipe is definitely a must try. I hope you try it out because it’s really juicy and satisfying.
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