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Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Kemi
My baked lemon pepper chicken drumsticks recipe is easy, simple, and ready in quick time. The lemon pepper chicken legs are packed full of flavor, tender inside with golden brown, crispy skin. I like to serve it as an appetizer or with side dishes like rice, potatoes, vegetables, and pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, British, International
Servings 7
Calories 173 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking tray

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb (1kg) Chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion granules
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with kitchen towels.
  • Mix the lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, paprika, onion granules, and oil in a bowl.
  • Add the seasoning mix to the chicken legs and mix till well combined.
  • Let the chicken drumsticks marinate in the lemon pepper seasoning for at least 30 minutes up to 4 hours if you have the time.
  • Arrange the drumsticks on a baking tray in a single layer leaving space between them.
    Lay few slices of lemon on the chicken drumsticks (Optional).
  • Bake lemon pepper chicken drumsticks at 425F/ for 25 minutes
    Flip and continue to bake for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 165F.
  • Bring it out of the oven.
    Rest the chicken for 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Make it breaded lemon pepper chicken drumsticks by adding 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs or panko to the seasoning mix.
  • Most store brands of lemon pepper seasoning contain salt so you should taste it before adding more salt so the chicken doesn't come out salty.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste. You can add more black pepper or any other herb of your choice.
  • Let the baked chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 17gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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