Easy Chicken Drumsticks

You will love these easy chicken drumsticks from the first bite. They are so easy to prepare and toss in the oven or microwave. Coated in a simple and flavorful marinade, chicken drumsticks will make a perfect addition to your finger-food party, your simple lunch or delicious dinner.

Chicken drumsticks are an inexpensive cut of meat to cook, but you can also try cooking chicken thighs, wings or even chicken breast using this recipe. The chicken spice mixture used in this recipe is made from the basic ingredients, available in most of homes. However, if you have a store-bought one available sitting on the shelf of your kitchen cupboard, then you can use that one instead and save even more time preparing these easy and delicious dish.

The marinade used in this recipe makes the chicken so juicy and tender that your whole family will love! This virtually hands-free chicken drumsticks recipe calls for a zip-lock bag to marinate your meat, however, it is not completely necessary. Make sure to remove any air from the plastic bag, then, massage the marinade into the chicken for a few seconds to coat. You can also marinate the chicken in the airtight container, making sure that the drumsticks are well-coated before closing the lid and putting the container into the fridge. You will want to refrigerate the chicken for as long as possible at this point. Thirty minutes minimum is fine, but two to twelve hours is best.

Cook your drumsticks at a high temperature of 400 degrees. For easy cleanup simply place them on a baking sheet lined with foil, then sprayed with non-stick cooking oil. Then you bake them for 30 minutes on one side, flip them over and bake for another 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can cook the drumsticks in you microwave if it have an oven-built function. Put the chicken into an ovenproof dish, sprayed with non-stick cooking oil without a lid on, and put it on oven+microwave mode for 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees.

1. Make chicken spice if not using a store bought one, by combining all dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and mix well.

2. Add the chicken drumsticks to a large zip-lock bag, and pour the marinade over the chicken. Close the bag and massage the seasonings into chicken surface until well-coated. Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor allow the chicken to marinate even longer; you can let it sit overnight for the best softness and flavor.

3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the chicken drumsticks on an oil-sprayed baking sheet spacing them apart so they aren't touching each other. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn the drumsticks and cook for additional 10 minutes, or until cooked through (chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees before consumption).

4. These easy chicken drumsticks pair well with almost any side dish! If you are trying to keep your dinner a little lighter, serve them with a side of freshly cooked vegetables or a simple green tossed salad.