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The Best Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Published: Mar 15, 2020 · Modified: Jan 13, 2021 by Kay Johnson · 32 Comments

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Easy and delicious baked chicken drumsticks! The chicken comes out amazingly juicy and full of flavor. Baked chicken drumsticks are perfect for weeknight dinners.

baked chicken drumsticks on white plate

Sometimes I feel like deciding what I'm going to cook for dinner on any given day is a whole other job! Nobody is ever sure what they want for dinner, yet everyone is waiting around for me to make something. Let me tell you, some days I am over it! LOL!

That's why I keep a few no fuss easy recipes in regular rotation. Baked chicken drumsticks happen to be one of them. It is one of those dinner ideas that takes only minutes to prepare and only requires a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.

You can also make this recipe using chicken thighs! I have a recipe for that here.

baked chicken drumsticks

How to season chicken legs

The key to getting good flavor in this recipe is all about the seasoning! While I provide basic measurements for the seasonings, use your best judgment as well.

You should be able to tell if the chicken needs a little extra seasoning. If you aren't as experienced, then I recommend sticking to my measurements. Ultimately, you just don't want to go too heavy on the salt being that the Worcestershire sauce also contains salt.

ingredients for baked chicken legs

How to make baked chicken drumsticks

Simply add the chicken, along with the seasonings, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce to a large freezer bag. Shake the bag to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated. Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

chicken drumsticks mixed with seasonings inside of freezer bag

Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet, and bake uncovered (flipping halfway through) in the oven at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. 

Tips 

  • Line the baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  • Allow the chicken to marinate for an hour for more flavor.
  • Chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a cooking thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
  • You can substitute the Worcestershire sauce in the recipe for soy sauce if you prefer. I typically use whichever I have on hand.

baked chicken drumsticks

These side dishes would go great with this recipe:

  • Oven Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan
  • Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar
  • Easy Fried Cabbage with Bacon


 

baked chicken drumsticks

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Yield: 6 chicken legs
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

The best-baked chicken drumsticks made with simple ingredients. These chicken legs come out deliciously juicy and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken legs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, (alternatively you can use Soy Sauce)
  • dried parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Add the chicken legs to a large freezer bag. Next, add the remaining ingredients to the bag and seal it closed. Shake all of the ingredients in the bag together ensuring that the chicken is evenly coated with everything.
  3. Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. For best results, marinate for 1 - 2 hours.
  4. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, flipping the chicken over halfway through the cooking time. The chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees internally.
  5. Optional - Garnish with dried parsley.
  6. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 487Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 328mgSodium: 542mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 62g

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Comments

  1. Jen

    May 07, 2020 at 11:51 pm

    How much olive oil?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      May 12, 2020 at 11:54 am

      2 tablespoons of olive oil. I just updated the recipe card to include this. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Shannon

    June 21, 2020 at 3:14 am

    Love this recipe! Delicious! All ingredients on point. My new go to.

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      June 22, 2020 at 2:46 am

      Thank you, so glad that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Steve

    July 11, 2020 at 11:05 pm

    These were fantastic! I made them just as instructed except I baked them on a rack, skin side down, for 20 mins then flipped them for the remaining 25 mins. Great flavor and crispy skin. I only marinated them for 30 mins. I can’t wait to try them again, after 2 hours. Definitely a keeper

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      July 12, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      Thank you! So happy to hear that you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  4. Barbara

    July 23, 2020 at 9:57 pm

    These were delicious!!!! Love the recipe so much I’m making them for dinner now!!!
    Thank you for sharing!!!!

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      July 27, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you! I hope that you all enjoyed them!

      Reply
  5. heidi

    July 25, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    I made these tonight, and these are super delicious!! Love the flavor 😋

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      July 27, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you, I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  6. Carla Stapleton

    September 07, 2020 at 12:08 am

    As a retired nurse, I have done more cooking in the last 6 months. I wasn't a chicken lover until I found your recipe.It's so easy putting the ingredients together but hard to let them marinate. Deliciously satisfying.'I always go to Pinterest for recipes

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      October 06, 2020 at 12:31 am

      Thank you! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Debie

    September 08, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    Do you use with skin or without? I’m excited to make these tonight!

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      October 06, 2020 at 12:29 am

      I leave the skin on. I hope that you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  8. Crystal

    September 12, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    Such an awesome, easy recipe. My family loved it. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      October 06, 2020 at 12:29 am

      Thank you! I'm happy that you all loved it!

      Reply
  9. Tara

    October 03, 2020 at 12:28 am

    These are fantastic. A new favorite in my house!

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      October 06, 2020 at 12:26 am

      Thank you! I'm so happy that you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  10. Ron Batleman

    October 06, 2020 at 3:38 am

    Could this recipe work with chicken thighs?

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      November 02, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      Yes, it sure can! I actually plan to post the recipe for chicken thighs soon.

      Reply
  11. Nanny

    November 05, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    So freaking good !! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      November 17, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Estella Barrientos

    November 05, 2020 at 9:48 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I had all the ingredients Anne they turned out DELICIOUS.
    THIS RECIPE IS A KEEPER

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      November 17, 2020 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you! I am so happy that you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  13. Brandi B

    December 13, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    So I double the ingredients for 12 chicken legs? I’m a beginner, lol

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      December 30, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Yes, that is correct! No worries, lol!

      Reply
  14. Sheila

    December 20, 2020 at 1:30 am

    These were delicious. The spice combination is a winner and now I want to use it on everything. My kitchen smelled wonderful.

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      December 30, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  15. Crystal

    January 12, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    I have made this twice now. I tried it with thighs and its just wonderful !

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      January 27, 2021 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  16. Robin

    February 24, 2021 at 3:26 pm

    Need to clarify on one item. This yields six drumsticks. When you say serving is one do you mean one piece or the six drums?

    Reply
    • Kay Johnson

      February 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      Hi, each drumstick is one serving. Thank you!

      Reply

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