Lemon-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Lemon-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
90 min.
8
293kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and sure to impress? Look no further than these delectable Lemon-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks! Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, this recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a healthy option for any meal. With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can easily whip up a delightful lunch or dinner that serves up to eight people.

The star of this dish is the vibrant combination of zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, which infuses the chicken with a mouthwatering flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The addition of ground cumin adds a warm, earthy note that perfectly complements the brightness of the lemon. Imagine the tantalizing aroma wafting through your kitchen as these drumsticks bake to perfection!

Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply looking to treat yourself to a delicious meal, these Lemon-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks are the ideal choice. Serve them alongside your favorite sides, and don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices for that extra touch of elegance. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful main course that’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 3.5 tablespoons garlic finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 4.5 lb skin-on chicken drumsticks 
  •  optional: lemon 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Line shallow baking pan with foil; generously spray foil with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix garlic, cumin and lemon juice.
  2. Place chicken in large resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  3. Add in lemon juice mixture; shake to evenly coat chicken.
  4. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to marinate.
  5. Heat oven to 350°F.
  6. Place chicken in baking pan. If desired, cut 1 of the lemons into 8 wedges and place among chicken in pan for extra moisture and aroma during baking. Cover pan with foil.
  7. Bake 1 hour. If baking with skin on the chicken, remove foil after baking 1 hour and broil 2 to 5 minutes or until garlic or top of skin turns golden brown.
  8. Meanwhile, cut remaining 2 lemons into 8 slices each.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle chicken with parsley.
  10. Serve each chicken drumstick with 1 lemon slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories293kcal
Protein42.24%
Fat49.65%
Carbs8.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.56
Glycemic Load
1.02
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
16.27260863781%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
9.02mg
Hesperetin
12.4mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Apigenin
4.04mg
Luteolin
0.79mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.54mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:292.53kcal
14.63%
Fat:16.14g
24.83%
Saturated Fat:4.22g
26.37%
Carbohydrates:5.93g
1.98%
Net Carbohydrates:4.6g
1.67%
Sugar:1.26g
1.4%
Cholesterol:157.27mg
52.42%
Sodium:180.95mg
7.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.89g
61.77%
Selenium:33.85µg
48.36%
Vitamin B3:8.38mg
41.91%
Vitamin C:28.03mg
33.98%
Vitamin K:35.1µg
33.43%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.51%
Phosphorus:299.18mg
29.92%
Zinc:3.39mg
22.59%
Vitamin B5:1.88mg
18.83%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.74%
Vitamin B12:0.94µg
15.67%
Potassium:476.08mg
13.6%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.16%
Magnesium:41.07mg
10.27%
Iron:1.75mg
9.73%
Copper:0.14mg
6.85%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.81%
Fiber:1.33g
5.33%
Vitamin A:251.03IU
5.02%
Calcium:40.5mg
4.05%
Folate:14.1µg
3.53%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.84%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.14%