Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks
These baked lemon pepper chicken drumsticks combine the rich flavor of drumsticks with a sweet and savory coating featuring the flavors of honey, garlic, and lemon pepper to create an easy chicken main that's full of delicious flavor but not work!
Servings: 5
Calories: 398kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Drumsticks
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- lemon zest of one lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ tsp parsley
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoon butter regular or dairy free
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Then, wash the chicken, pat it dry, and place it in a large bowl.
- Mix the olive oil, honey, salt, garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- Pour the lemon pepper sauce over the drumsticks and mix them until they're evenly coated.
- Place the drumsticks on a large baking sheet, leaving space between the drumsticks. Then, brush them with more sauce and bake them for 15 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, flip the drumsticks, and continue baking them for another 15 to 20 minutes until their internal temperature registers 165 degrees with a meat thermometer.
- Mix the melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and parsley in a small bowl.
- Brush the baked drumsticks with the sauce and serve with mashed potatoes or rice and vegetables.
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Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Wrap individual drumsticks in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
- Defrost overnight in the fridge if frozen. Then, microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until hot.
- Rinse your chicken in a colander under a gentle stream of water to minimize splashing. Then, wash your counters thoroughly to remove any bacteria.
- It's important to pat the chicken dry so the honey lemon pepper mixture adheres to it properly.
- Use a large baking sheet so the drumsticks have space between them for even cooking.
- A meat thermometer is the best way to check your chicken for doneness, ensuring the chicken is perfectly cooked without being underdone or dried out.
- I find that wearing food-grade gloves and mixing the drumsticks by hand is the best way to coat them with the sauce evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1376mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
