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Roasted Herb Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon and Garlic
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Roasted Herb Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon and Garlic

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large Ovenproof Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tsp thyme leaves chopped
  • Juice and zest from 1 lemon about 2 tbsp juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 5 chicken drumsticks
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Extra lemon for serving if desired

Instructions

  • Combine the fresh herbs, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and minced garlic in a bowl; mix well. Place the chicken in a dish and rub the herb mixture evenly over the drumsticks. Place into the refrigerator to marinate for an hour.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat a large OVENPROOF skillet coated in cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and place it on a plate. Season both sides of the drumsticks with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and garlic powder, to taste.
  • Add the chicken to the HOT pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken over and place it into the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve with extra lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy.