Garlic Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy chicken drumsticks enveloped in a crispy, cheesy crust with a delightful combination of garlic and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Toss the drumsticks in the marinade until evenly coated.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and lemon zest, then toss again.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
These drumsticks can be served with a variety of sides like mashed potatoes, salad, or rice. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg