How do I make lemon-garlic baked chicken drumsticks?

Give your chicken drumsticks a burst of fresh flavors! Our lemon-garlic recipe will make your taste buds sing with zesty tanginess and aromatic garlic.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make lemon-garlic baked chicken drumsticks. Items include: Chicken drumsticks Lemons Garlic cloves Olive oil Salt Black pepper

Chicken drumsticks 8 pieces
Lemons 2
Garlic cloves 4
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Salt 1 teaspoon
Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon

Take note
Be careful while handling raw chicken to avoid cross-contamination. Make sure to let the chicken drumsticks cool down before serving to avoid burning your tongue. And beware, this dish is so delicious, it might just disappear off your plate in a flash!

1

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure that it's nice and toasty when you're ready to bake your chicken drumsticks.

2

Prepare the marinade

In a mixing bowl, combine the juice of 2 lemons, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until all the flavors are nicely blended together.

3

Marinate the chicken drumsticks

Place the chicken drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure to coat each drumstick thoroughly. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight, if you want extra flavor).

4

Bake the chicken drumsticks

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks on it in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Enjoy the mouthwatering aroma as it fills your kitchen!

5

Serve and savor

Once the chicken drumsticks are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve them as a delightful main course alongside your favorite side dishes, and get ready to savor the juicy and flavorful lemon-garlic baked chicken drumsticks!