It’s only three minutes until these crispy chicken drumsticks are in the oven (and nothing to clean up!)
This crispy chicken recipe came together during the heat of July when barbecuing is the rule. The grill was already up and running and I needed a quick solution. I was in the mood for something new…something I hadn’t already made 17 times in the short course of the summer.
My requirements came with rules: A) It had to be super simple to make, and B) no major cleanup required. I pulled out a Ziploc and opened my spice cabinet to find motivation, and one by one pulled out spices that paired well together. The high with the low, the sweeter with the spicier. I then added a touch of honey and some freshly squeezed lemon juice to give it the right balance. And the recipe was born.
Since that day forward I’ve made this recipe countless times; I have long since lost track. Grill or no grill, it’s my all year round go-to easy chicken recipe.
- 1 (18 Count) family pack chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- Pinch cayenne (adjust accordingly to heat preference)
- 1 heaping tablespoon honey
- ½ lemon, freshly squeezed
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ cup olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Place all ingredients in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and shake until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Transfer the chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet (don’t overcrowd to allow them to bake evenly).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until juices run clear. Switch up the temperature to broil, and broil for 3-5 minutes to give it a crispy skin. It’s that simple!
The most scrumptious and easy recipe ever
Made this tonight, was amazing! I poured the ingredients over potatoes and green beans too! Huge hit! Thanks
sounds awesome! genius idea! I will have to try it too
Was awesome! Everyone loved this. Including the pickiest eater
“including the pickiest eater!” those words are music to my ears.
I made it tonight too! Heaven on earth
Will definitely try em!! Thanks so much!!
Made this before shabbos! Should have tripled the recipe!!!!! Everyone loved including the non-chicken-on-the-bone-eaters !!
Would I need to bake it longer if I’m using chicken bottoms?
This was so incredible. Everyone enjoyed. I subbed chilli powder for the cumin cuz it’s not our taste, worked out great
SW you most certainly can! Judy adjust cooking time about 15 minutes longer. A great way to know if your chicken is cooked properly pierce your chicken with a knife when juices run clear you know it’s properly cooked! ?
This chicken was delicious.. i did not have smoked paprika so read to substitute it with 2 part chili powder to one part cumin. And my kids all ate it up! Thanks