Spicy Chicken Drumsticks

Health score
7%
Spicy Chicken Drumsticks
65 min.
5
276kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine? Look no further than these mouthwatering Spicy Chicken Drumsticks! Perfectly seasoned and baked to crispy perfection, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. With a delightful blend of spices, including ground cumin and chili powder, each bite delivers a satisfying kick that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only are these drumsticks packed with flavor, but they are also easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. In just 65 minutes, you can have a delicious meal ready to serve, with enough servings to please a crowd. The combination of all-purpose flour and yellow whole-grain cornmeal creates a crunchy coating that contrasts beautifully with the tender, juicy chicken inside.

Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch, a main course for dinner, or a dish to impress your guests, these Spicy Chicken Drumsticks fit the bill. Pair them with your favorite sides, and you have a complete meal that is both satisfying and nutritious, with only 276 calories per serving. So grab your apron, preheat that oven, and get ready to enjoy a flavorful feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • pounds skin-on chicken drumsticks 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal yellow
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce red
  • serving pam original flavor shopping list 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  2. Remove skin and fat from chicken.
  3. Mix flour, cornmeal, cumin, chili powder and salt in heavy-duty resealable plastic food-storage bag.
  4. Mix buttermilk and pepper sauce in medium bowl. Dip chicken into buttermilk mixture, then place in bag. Seal bag and shake until evenly coated.
  5. Place chicken in pan; spray chicken lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Nutrition Facts

Calories276kcal
Protein35.38%
Fat42.09%
Carbs22.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.9
Glycemic Load
9.46
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.563478146558%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:275.74kcal
13.79%
Fat:12.62g
19.41%
Saturated Fat:3.42g
21.35%
Carbohydrates:15.2g
5.07%
Net Carbohydrates:13.88g
5.05%
Sugar:0.99g
1.1%
Cholesterol:113.6mg
37.87%
Sodium:269mg
11.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.86g
47.73%
Selenium:27.69µg
39.55%
Vitamin B3:6.68mg
33.41%
Phosphorus:249.86mg
24.99%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24.05%
Zinc:2.8mg
18.67%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.72%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.19%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.67%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.37%
Magnesium:40.13mg
10.03%
Potassium:343.52mg
9.81%
Iron:1.64mg
9.13%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.83%
Copper:0.12mg
5.98%
Folate:23.39µg
5.85%
Fiber:1.31g
5.25%
Calcium:35.05mg
3.51%
Vitamin K:3.36µg
3.2%
Vitamin A:144.48IU
2.89%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.46%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.2%