This Garlic and Herb Chicken Drumstick Recipe is an easy and healthy dinner option. They are marinated in a combination of olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, and lemon juice and then grilled or baked to perfection. It’s an easy chicken drumstick recipe and a perfect addition to your dinner rotation.
This healthy chicken drumstick recipe doesn’t require a lot of extra fat or sodium. You can bake them in the oven or grill them during the warmer months. It’s the perfect main course for just about any night of the week. You can feel good feeding this healthy chicken recipe to your friends and family.
How long does it take for chicken drumsticks to Bake?
It takes about 40 minutes for chicken drumsticks to bake in a preheated 400-degree oven. If your drumsticks happen to be on the bigger side, you may need to add another 5-10 minutes to your cooking time. Let the drumsticks rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
How long should I grill chicken drumsticks?
Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 400 degrees. Place the chicken on the grill and flip every 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature of the drumstick are 165 degrees. This will take about 30-35 minutes. Let the drumsticks rest for 10 minutes before serving.
How to Cook Chicken Drumsticks:
Chicken Drumsticks are so easy to cook. It’s so easy, especially with this healthy chicken marinade. After you have mixed up the chicken marinade, let it marinate in your fridge for a few hours, you’re ready to bake or grill your drumsticks. I personally like to grill drumsticks. I love the flavor of the grill and also how incredibly easy it is to clean up. Bonus: cooking in the hot summer months, this recipe is a breeze.
Baking Drumsticks:
If you are baking the drumsticks, simply take the chicken out of the marinade and place down on a greased baking sheet. Flip the drumsticks over after 20 minutes and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the drumsticks registers at least 165 degrees.
Grilling Drumsticks
Preheat the grill to a medium to medium-high temp. If your grill has a thermometer on it, it should register around 375- 400 degrees. Take your chicken out of the garlic and herb marinade and place the drumsticks on the grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes and then flip the drumsticks. Since the drumsticks are round, you can cook them on all “4 sides.”
Can My Drumsticks Have a Little Pink In Them?
The USDA says that as long as all parts of the chicken have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°, it is safe to eat. The USDA further explains that even fully cooked poultry can sometimes show a pinkish tinge in the meat and juices.
What sides to serve with Healthy Chicken Drumsticks:
Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon
Slow Cooker Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole
Garlic and Herb Chicken Drumstick
Ingredients
- 8-12 medium Chicken Drumsticks
Healthy Chicken Drumstick Marinade
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil avocado oil works great too
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Vinegar
- 1 tsp Basil
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Sage
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
How to make Healthy Chicken Marinade
- Combine all the Marinade ingredients ( olive oil, garlic, vinegar, basil, oregano, sage, onion powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest and salt) in a Ziplock bag or Bowl with a lid. Whisk together with a fork. Add the Chicken drumsticks and toss until all the chicken is covered in the marinade.
How to Bake Drumsticks:
- If you are baking the drumsticks, simply take the chicken out of the marinade and place down on a greased baking sheet. Flip the drumsticks over after 20 minutes and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the drumsticks registers at least 165 degrees.
- Let the drumsticks rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
How to Grill Drumsticks:
- Preheat the grill to a medium to medium high temp. If your grill has a thermometer on it, it should register around 375- 400 degrees. Take your chicken out of the garlic and herb marinade and place the drumsticks on the grill. Cook for 5-7 minutes and then flip the drumsticks. Since the drumsticks are round, you can cook them on all "4 sides."
- Let the drumsticks rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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- Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
- Parmesan Ranch Chicken
- Simple Oven Baked Chicken Breast
- Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
- Flamin Hot Cheeto Chicken Tenders
- Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki
- Crockpot Salsa Chicken
- Cornflake Chicken
- 3 Citrus Chicken Marinade
- Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
This Garlic and Herb Chicken Drumstick Recipe is a healthy and easy dinner option. The drumsticks are marinated in a combination of olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, and lemon juice and then grilled or baked to perfection. It’s an easy chicken drumstick recipe and a perfect addition to your dinner rotation.
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