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Chicken Drumstick Marinade

Chicken Drumstick Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Pat drumsticks dry, add to the bowl, and rub the marinade all over. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours).
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange drumsticks on a lined baking sheet and bake 35 to 40 minutes, flipping once, until skin is blistered and internal temp reaches 175°F (80°C).
  4. Let rest 5 minutes, then transfer to a platter and spoon pan juices over the top. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

If you are short on time, 30 minutes of marinating still gives great flavor. The skin darkens quickly from the paprika, so trust the thermometer more than the color. For a grill, cook over medium indirect heat for a similar time, moving to direct heat to finish.