baked drumsticks

This crispy baked chicken legs recipe is simple, inexpensive, and has minimal prep time. Great for easy weeknight dinners!

Easy Baked Chicken Legs

chicken drumsticks (bone-in skin on) (see notes)

olive oil

Salt & pepper (to taste)

smoked paprika (or more, to taste)

Preheat the oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Place the chicken pieces on the baking sheet and coat them all over with olive oil. Season them generously with salt &amp; pepper. Sprinkle the smoked paprika on the skin, and then rub it on.

Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes. See recipe notes below for more info on timing. Optional: broil for a few more minutes to really crisp up the skin.

Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes prior to serving them (this ensures they will be juicy and tender).

Creamy Black Pepper Chicken Drumsticks

chicken drumsticks

chicken seasoning: 1 tsp each: sweet paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper

cheese

chicken broth

(280 g/10 oz) roasted bell peppers,

200 ml whole milk

salted butter

garlic cloves,

tsp each: dried oregano, dried thyme, freshly ground black pepper

thyme sprigs, optional

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.

Combine the ingredients for the seasoning, then rub...

Combine the ingredients for the seasoning, then rub in the chicken drumsticks on all sides.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large...

Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add drumsticks and sear both sides until golden brown, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.

In the same skillet, add garlic, cook over...

In the same skillet, add garlic, cook over low heat until soft, 2 minutes. Add ground black pepper and green peppercorns, sauté for 1 minute. Stir in thyme and oregano. Pour chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the cheese, add milk and roasted bell peppers. Give it a taste and season with salt, if needed.

Return chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with fresh...

Return chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with fresh thyme. Place the skillet in the oven and roast until completely cooked through, about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Serve with orzo, baked/mashed potatoes or bread, and...

Serve with orzo, baked/mashed potatoes or bread, and broccoli or a simple side salad.

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