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chicken drumsticks garnished with fresh parmesan cheese and parsley on a wire rack on a parchment lined baking sheet
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GARLIC AND PARMESAN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS RECIPE

This Drumsticks Recipe is packed full of flavour thanks to freshly minced garlic and grated parmesan cheese. It's low carb, keto friendly and with no marinating time required, makes the perfect weeknight dinner!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, main meal
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken, chicken drumsticks, chicken recipe, dinner, drumsticks, family dinner, Garlic, garlic parmesan, keto, keto friendly, low carb, lunch, parmesan, parmesan cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 359kcal
Author Andrea Lagana

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Chicken Drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, more for topping
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have a wire rack, place it on top of the lined baking sheet.
  • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with clean paper towel to absorb the excess moisture.
  • In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    red chunky sauce in a bowl with a rubber spatula
  • Coat each drumstick with the mixture, ensuring even coverage on all of the drumsticks. I like to use my hands and really get in there, especially underneath the skin!
    raw chicken drumsticks in a bowl with orange seasoning on top
  • Place the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet with enough room in between each to breathe.
    raw seasoned chicken drumsticks on a wire rack on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes* or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Optional: Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to crisp up the skin. The tendons should be separating from the bone and a meat thermometer should reach 165°F (74°C) when the chicken drumsticks are fully cooked.
    cooked chicken drumsticks on a wire rack on a parchment lined baking sheet
  • Transfer to a bowl and top with more freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

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Notes

I recommend flipping the chicken drumsticks halfway through baking if you're not using a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 2mg