Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks Recipe). Cajun spiced drumsticks that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This recipe is simple to prepare with minimal clean up.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 drumsticks

Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon oregano

½ teaspoon basil

¼ teaspoon ground thyme

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Place chicken in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken. Seal the bag and massage the oil into the chicken.

Step 3

Combine paprika salt pepper onion powder garlic powder oregano basil thyme and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Pour spice mixture into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat.

Step 4

Transfer drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet discarding the plastic bag.

Step 5

Bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 6

For extra crispy skin set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken for 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 170.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 20.2g 41%

Carbohydrates: 0.6g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 9.2g 14%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 66mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 230.8IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.3mg 64%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 7.3mcg 2%

Calcium: 14mg 1%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 18.3mg 7%

Potassium: 191.5mg 5%

Sodium: 213.1mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 82.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.