How Long to Cook and Bake Chicken Drumsticks

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Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe is the perfect way to make juicy and tender chicken that your whole family will love!  These chicken legs are coated in a simple, and flavorful marinade, then baked to perfection.

Since everyone has tried and raved about my recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs , I thought it was time to post another one of my favorite baked chicken recipes!

Chicken drumsticks are a really simple and inexpensive cut of meat to cook.  Just like the chicken thighs, it is also one of the recipes I get questions about most often.  I have had countless friends, family, and readers ask me how to cook chicken legs.  If you're looking for another really fun and flavorful chicken recipe try these Chicken Drumsticks too!

These are the questions that come up most often, and today I am going to answer them for you!

1. What kind of marinade should I use for chicken drumsticks?
2. How long do I cook chicken drumsticks in the oven and at what temperature?
3. What is a good side dish to go along with chicken drumsticks?

How to marinate and bake the perfect chicken drumsticks recipe:

• The marinade for chicken legs doesn't need to be complicated to produce some flavor packed results.  My marinade starts with a selection of pantry and refrigerator staples such as olive oil, soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce is fine), brown sugar, seasonings, and lemon juice.  I simply whisk all of the ingredients up in a bowl, place the chicken legs in a largezip-topbag, then pour the marinade over the chicken.
• Make sure to remove any air from the plastic bag, then, massage the marinade into the chicken for a few seconds to coat.  You will want to refrigerate the chicken for as long as possible at this point.  Thirty minutes minimum is fine, but two to twelve hours is best.
• How long and at what temperature to bake the chicken drumsticks?  You will want to cook your drumsticks at a high temperature of 425 degrees.  Simply place them on a large, rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, then sprayed with non-stick cooking oil for easy cleanup.
• Then, you will cook them for 25 minutes before flipping and cooking them for an additional 10 minutes on the other side.  Flipping them once is enough, and simply ensures that they are cooked through and have a nice caramelized color on both sides.

What is a good side dish for chicken drumsticks?

One reason I love chicken legs and this simple marinade is that they pair well with almost any side dish out there! If I am trying to keep our dinner a little lighter, I love serving these with a side of fresh cooked green beans or a simple green tossed salad.

If you are looking for some great homemade side dishes that are easy to make to go along with your chicken, try these out:

• Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
• Cheesy Corn Casserole
• Maple Pecan Roasted Vegetables
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Enjoy!

~Nichole

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• ▢ ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
• ▢ Juice of One Lemon
• ▢ 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
• ▢ 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
• ▢ 2 Teaspoons Salt
• ▢ ¼ Cup Soy or Worcestershire Sauce
• ▢ ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon Paprika
• ▢ 10 Chicken Drumsticks

• In a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, soy or Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, pepper, and paprika.

• Add the chicken drumsticks to a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.  Close the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken for a few seconds.

• Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes.  For best flavor allow the chicken to marinate for 2-12 hours.

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.

• Arrange the chicken in an even layer on prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.  Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until cooked through.

**Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees before consumption.

Calories: 212 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 69 mg | Sodium: 870 mg | Potassium: 204 mg | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 135 IU | Vitamin C: 0.1 mg | Calcium: 15 mg | Iron: 0.8 mg

Nichole is the founder and CEO of The Salty Marshmallow. Her passion for cooking and baking began over a decade ago, and she specializes in easy recipes with big flavor that the whole family will love! Read more about Nichole here.

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