This speedy herb roasted chicken drumsticks recipe is packed with lemon and herb flavor and is guaranteed to be gobbled up in no time! It’s a sure crowd pleaser or the perfect quick and tasty family meal as well as being keto-friendly, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Who doesn’t love a good roasted chicken drumsticks recipe? They are widely loved because they’re easy, affordable and kids love how they can pick them up and eat them without a knife and fork. It’s a primal thing.
This recipe uses a deceptively simple marinade to supercharge the flavor of these oven baked chicken drumsticks.
My main complaint with chicken drumsticks is that they do take a long time to bake in the oven.
To make life easy, we’ve created this fabulous, high flavor chicken drumstick recipe that cooks in just 30 minutes!
I think you’re going to love this chicken drumsticks recipe, and here’s why:
- It’s ridiculously tasty with a fresh citrus-herb flavored marinade
- It uses only 6 ingredients
- It doesn’t take all night to get on the table – around 30-minutes is all you need!
- Makes a great family dinner OR perfect for entertaining a crowd and parties
- This recipe is low-carb, ketogenic, gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo
- Kids love it!
Serve Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Creamy Cauliflower Mash or Low-Carb Easy Bacon Brussels Sprouts
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How to make Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
- Pre-heat the oven to 450°F (230°c)
- Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried herbs, and salt [images 1,2]
- Toss the drumsticks in the marinade to cover well [image 2]
- Cover a baking sheet in foil and space the drumsticks out on the sheet [image 3]
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes
- Slice the lemon thinly [image 4]
- Remove the chicken from the oven, turn over and top with the lemon slices [image 5]
- Switch the oven over to broil (grill in the UK, Australia) and cook for 5 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F
- Serve with fresh herbs and lemon juice [image 6]
Cooking Tips & Tricks for Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
- Very large drumsticks? Depending on the size of the drumsticks, they may take longer to cook. I used medium sized drumsticks for this recipe. A meat thermometer is the best way to know when they are cooked through.
- Taking baked chicken drumsticks to a party? This recipe can easily be taken to a party. Either take to the party fresh from the oven covered in foil so they stay warm (they don’t need to be piping hot). Or pop them in the oven to reheat for 20-minutes at your destination.
- How to ensure the chicken is cooked? Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to the proper temperature of 165F. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, push a skewer into the thickest part of the drumstick and if the juices run clear (not pink), the chicken is cooked. If you are not sure, you can cut it to check the center.
- Need to save time? Using jarred minced garlic is a huge time saver. Fresh garlic can be used if preferred.
- Prep ahead of time? The mixture could be marinated overnight for even more flavorful chicken, although the extra herbs and lemon juice add plenty of flavor
- Can I substitute for the Italian herbs? Any Italian herb seasoning blend can be used. I like a Tuscan seasoning for the extra sun-dried tomato and garlic but any regular herb blend is fine. Italian style herbs include oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil or sage.
- Oven temperature too high? If you need to use the oven to bake something else at the same time, such as cauliflower, then roast the chicken drumsticks at 350°F (180°c) for 45 – 60 minutes or at 400°F (200°c) for 35-40 minutes.
HOW LONG DO YOU COOK CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS IN THE OVEN FOR?
Chicken drumsticks baked in an oven will be cooked through at:
- 350°F (180°c) in 45-60 minutes
- 400°F (200°c) in 35-40 minutes
- 450°F (230°c) in 25-30 minutes
Chicken drumsticks can be finished for 5 minutes under a broiler or grill to crisp up the skin.
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30-Minute Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
This speedy herb roasted chicken drumsticks recipe is packed with lemon and herb flavor and is guaranteed to be gobbled up! It's a sure crowd pleaser or the perfect quick and tasty family meal as well as being keto-friendly, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230c)
- Add drumsticks to a large bowl along with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried herbs and salt
- Toss to coat well and place on baking sheet
Bake at 450 F (230c) for 15 minutes then flip chicken
Switch oven to broil, top with lemon slices and cook for an additional 5 minutes until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 F (74c)
- Garnish with fresh herbs and fresh lemon juice for serving
Recipe Notes
- Very large drumsticks? Depending on the size of the drumsticks, they may take longer to cook. I used medium sized drumsticks for this recipe.
- Taking baked chicken drumsticks to a party? This recipe can easily be taken to a party. Either take to the party fresh from the oven covered in foil so they stay warm (they don't need to be piping hot). Or pop them in the oven to reheat for 20-minutes at your destination.
- How to ensure the chicken is cooked? Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to the proper temperature of 165F. If you don't have a meat thermometer, push a skewer into the thickest part of the drumstick and if the juices run clear (not pink), the chicken is cooked. If you are not sure, you can cut it to check the center.
- Need to save time? Using jarred minced garlic is a huge time saver. Fresh garlic can be used if preferred.
- Prep ahead of time? The mixture could be marinated overnight for even more flavorful chicken, although the extra herbs and lemon juice add plenty of flavor
★ Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!
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