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Garlic and Paprika Chicken
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Garlic and Paprika Chicken

Deliciously baked crispy, juicy and tender chicken drumsticks with a garlic and smoked paprika sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 drumsticks
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 209
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 chicken drumsticks
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Equipment

  • small skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • paper towels for drying chicken
  • instant-read digital meat thermometer optional, recommended

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a small skillet heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and the herbs. Cook for about 1 minute over medium heat, do not burn the garlic.
  3. Clean and dry the drumsticks and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour this olive oil mixture over the drumsticks and make sure the drumsticks are coated thoroughly with the olive oil/paprika mixture.
  5. Place the drumsticks in a 9×13 baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until chicken legs are cooked through.
  6. Serve with your favourite side dish and/or salad.

Notes

If you can't find smoked paprika, regular paprika will work as well. This spice blend can be used on any type of chicken. Pat the chicken dry. Don't burn the garlic. Temp the chicken to 165°F (74°C). Stores 3-4 days in the fridge.