Chicken Drumstick Recipe

Easy italian chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Recipe

The herbs add delicious flavor to this perfect weeknight meal. Best of all, after the 3-minute quick prep, this very hands-off protein bakes in the oven and leaves you free!

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– chicken drumsticks – avocado oil – italian seasoning – sea salt – black pepper

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the chicken on 1 or 2 rimmed baking sheets with space between each drumstick.

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Add the oil and rub it all over the chicken. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper evenly on drumsticks.

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Bake for 30 minutes and then flip the chicken over. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy and the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.

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While the drumsticks bake, prep an easy side or two to go along with them (old bay potato wedges are great!). This recipe can easily be doubled.

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