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Browned Butter and Smoky Garlic Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

Elevate your chicken drumsticks with this decadent recipe featuring browned butter, smoky paprika, and zesty garlic. Its simplicity and mouthwatering flavor will prove to be a hit for any weeknight dinner.
4
52 min
TOTAL TIME
503
CALORIES
$1.32
PER SERVING
Browned Butter and Smoky Garlic Paprika Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
5 tbsp unsalted butter
Garlic
5 cloves garlic
minced
Chicken Drumsticks
2 lbs chicken drumsticks
Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp smoked paprika
Red Pepper Flakes
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
Italian Seasoning
1 tsp italian seasoning
Salt And Pepper
salt and pepper
to taste
Directions
10 STEPS
7 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
52 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 425°F and position the oven rack in the middle
2
Season chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper, then set aside
3
Arrange drumsticks on a 9x13 baking dish in a single layer
4
In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until it starts to brown and releases a nutty aroma, around 3-4 minutes
5
Add minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1 minute
6
Remove saucepan from the heat and stir in smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning
7
Let the butter mixture cool for 2-3 minutes before pouring it over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring each drumstick is fully coated
8
Allow the drumsticks to marinate for 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavors
9
Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven, baking for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175°F
10
Remove from the oven and let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving
Health Info
Macros
2g
CARBS
35g
FAT
41g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
KETO
LOW CARB
Contains these allergens
MILK
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Frequently Asked Questions
What spices go best with chicken drumsticks?
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What is the right temperature to cook chicken drumsticks to ensure they are fully cooked?
How long should I marinate the chicken drumsticks?
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