Juicy Chicken Drumsticks in the Oven

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°

Step 2

Cover a rimmed baking sheet (large enough to hold 6 -- or however many chicken drumsticks you're cooking) with parchment paper. You can also use aluminum foil if that's all you have.

Step 3

In a small, shallow dish, melt the stick of butter.

Step 4

Once butter is melted, add in the parmesan cheese, garlic powder and salt and pepper.

Step 5

Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 6

Take one chicken leg at a time and dip in the butter and seasoning mixture, making sure each leg is fully coated in the butter batter.

Step 7

Place coated chicken drumsticks on the lined baking sheet, in a single layer, making sure the drumsticks not touching one another.

Step 8

Bake in the 400° oven for 30 minutes or until internal temperature is 165° and the skin has a golden brown, crispy texture.

Step 9

Optional: If desired, remove chicken drumsticks from baking sheet with tons, and transfer to a baking rack on top of another baking sheet, to allow juices to drip before serving.