Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks (Printer-friendly)

Golden crispy drumsticks marinated with herbs and roasted to perfection

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 chicken drumsticks (approximately 2.5 pounds), skin-on

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
04 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - Extra chopped parsley
13 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a roasting pan.
02 - Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour the marinade over the chicken drumsticks. Toss well to coat evenly.
05 - Arrange drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
07 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The skin gets impossibly crispy while the meat stays incredibly juicy
  • Its practically foolproof but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The marinade comes together in minutes but makes you look like you planned all day
02 -
  • Dont skip patting the chicken dry or the skin will steam instead of getting crispy
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so let it sit out while you make the marinade
03 -
  • Space the drumsticks at least an inch apart on the baking sheet for proper air circulation
  • For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2 minutes watching closely to prevent burning

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