It is usually very hard to cook healthy recipes with chicken drumsticks. But there are some ways to cook healthy recipes with it. I have been using these techniques wherever possible in the kitchen and they give you really tasty food. Whenever you get bogged down by those cooking channel shows on TV, try my techniques. You could find that they work out perfectly for you. When we talk about delicious meals and make use of them, it is actually quite tricky to prepare in daily life at home because sometimes our health becomes very delicate and sometimes we are just fed up from tedious work. It is all done to ensure that you should not go through any such trouble in a day-to-day life, so here we have come with some healthy cooking tips for your everyday needs.
Crispy Baked Drumsticks with Honey-Mustard Sauce
These baked chicken drumsticks are crispy-crunchy outside and succulent and juicy inside. Serve with sweet potato fries and spinach salad.
BAKED DRUMSTICKS
I make this simple everyday recipe for baked chicken drumsticks often. It has this winning combination of being easy AND delicious!
Just rub some olive oil and seasonings on the chicken pieces, then bake them for around 40 minutes. Really juicy!
Everyone with children will attest to their fondness of drumsticks. Anybody who has children also understands that when the children enjoy something, the adults often find themselves eating it repeatedly.
It’s Alright. As a parent, you give up things. But they don’t have to include your food! Because of this, I developed a lot of variations throughout the years to make drumsticks for grownups a little bit more fascinating. And as my children grew older, they too came to value those differences. Some of them are as follows:
- Teriyaki chicken
- Spicy drumsticks
- Jerk chicken
- Keto fried chicken
- Buffalo chicken
- Honey baked chicken
But, I usually bake chicken drumsticks when they are staring at me from the refrigerator. No special marinades or sauces. Only 40 minutes in a hot oven, some olive oil, and a few seasonings. It’s perfect!
This easy and delicious chicken meal just calls for a few basic ingredients. The recipe card below has the precise measurements. Here is a list of everything you will require:
Chicken drumsticks: I use eight drumsticks in this recipe, each weighing about 4 oz. I don’t remove the skin – I think it’s the best part! If you buy them in packages of five, you can make ten using the same recipe and increasing the olive oil by about half a tablespoon.
Olive oil: I love cooking with this delicious oil. But if you’d rather use an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use melted butter instead.
Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you should reduce the amount you use, or the dish could end up too salty.
Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. The cayenne greatly improves the flavor of this dish. It adds a hint of spice without overwhelming the dish. But if you’re not a fan of spicy foods, try using just ⅛ teaspoon (a pinch).
INSTRUCTIONS
It’s incredibly simple to bake drumsticks in the oven. To view the recipe card’s step-by-step directions, scroll down. The basic steps are as follows:
1. Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Next cover a baking sheet with a rim with parchment paper.
2. Create a paste by combining the oil and the spices. Place the drumsticks on the baking sheet in a single layer and use the paste to completely cover them. You can use your hands or a pastry brush.
3. The chicken pieces must be baked until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. For medium drumsticks, the time required should be around 40 minutes.
EXPERT TIP
Check on the drumsticks after the first 30 minutes. If they seem to be darkening too fast on top, loosely cover them with foil and keep cooking until they are cooked through.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
One of those main dishes, this one goes with just about anything. I do like to serve these drumsticks with a side dish that I can prepare in the same oven because I bake them at 400°F. I frequently give them one of the following as a result.
- Cauliflower tots
- Roasted asparagus
- Baked shiitake mushrooms
- Roasted vegetables
- Loaded mashed cauliflower
- Roasted cabbage
- Roasted frozen cauliflower
STORING LEFTOVERS
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, covered, in the microwave on 50% power.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, you should not cover them. You want the skin to brown, and you want the chicken roasted, not steamed. So definitely leave the drumsticks uncovered.
Yes, unfortunately, you can. So keep an eye on them. They should be ready after about 40 minutes, but if your oven runs hot, they might be ready sooner.
Chicken should be fully cooked. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with an instant-read thermometer not touching the bone.