Description
These Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe are made with chicken drumsticks, garlic, lemons, parsley, onions and baked into perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 chicken drumsticks, skin on
- 1 white onion, quartered
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tablespoons of parsley
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Start by rubbing salt and pepper on the drumsticks. Next, place the drumsticks, minced garlic, juice and zest of 1 lemon, olive oil and onion into a plastic storage bag for one hour in the refrigerator. Shake the ingredients together in the bag before you place in the fridge.
- Spray the baking glass dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add the marinated into the baking dish. Nestle the quartered onions in with the chicken and well as the sliced lemon
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is white on the inside. For extra crispiness, broil the chicken an extra 2-3 minutes after baking.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps to infuse it with flavor and makes it more tender.
- Use fresh ingredients: Use fresh garlic, lemon, and parsley for the best flavor.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice instead of using bottled juice for a more vibrant flavor.
- Let the chicken rest: Allow the cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving to help the juices distribute evenly and keep the chicken moist.
- Use a meat thermometer: To ensure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The internal temperature should be at least 165°F (74°C).
- Add more seasoning: Taste the chicken before serving and add more salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed.
- Use a non-reactive dish for marinating: Use a non-reactive dish such as glass or ceramic for marinating the chicken to prevent a metallic taste.
- Use bone-in chicken: Bone-in chicken is more flavorful and tender than boneless, skinless chicken. It also helps keep the meat moist during cooking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 187.8
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 271.9 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.6 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 29.8 g
- Cholesterol: 100.0 mg
