Name: Lemon Butter Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2lb (1kg) Chicken drumsticks; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Onion granules; 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Mixed herbs; 1 whole lemon zest; 1 tablespoon Lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1 tablespoon Olive oil; 2 tablespoon Butter; 2 tablespoon Lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley

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This lemon baked chicken drumsticks recipe is easy, made with simple ingredients, and delicious. These lemon butter chicken drumsticks are tender inside, have crispy skin, and are tangy, buttery, and yummy. It is great as an appetizer or as a main protein.

lemon butter chicken drumsticks on a plate.

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Here are a few things to know about this recipe:

Amazing flavors – Citrusy, buttery, and packed full of flavor. You will love it and I believe it’ll be one of your favorite chicken drumstick recipes as it is mine.

Simple Ingredients – The ingredients used are everyday ingredients that most people have in their kitchen pantry.

Easy- It doesn’t require much effort to make this baked lemon chicken drumsticks recipe. Minimal prep but big flavors.

Ingredients

Chicken drumsticks

Paprika

Black pepper

Zest of 1 lemon

Lemon juice

Onion granules

Garlic powder

Salt

Olive oil

For The Lemon Butter Sauce

Butter

Lemon juice

Black pepper

Chopped Parsley

The full ingredient list and measurements are in the recipe card at the end of this post.

How To Make Lemon Butter Chicken Drumsticks

Prep Chicken- Clean and pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.

Season- Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion granules, black pepper, mixed herbs and salt.

Add the drumsticks and seasoning mix to a bowl, and pour in oil, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix till the drumsticks are evenly coated.

Bake chicken drumsticks – Arrange the drumsticks on a wire rack over an oven tray and bake in the oven at 200C/400F for 45 minutes.

The rack over tray allows the chicken drumsticks not to bake in its juice and they come out crispy.

chicken arranged on a wire rack on a baking tray.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and transfer to a bowl.

baked lemon chicken drumsticks displayed.

Make the lemon butter sauce – Mix melted butter, lemon juice, black pepper, and parsley.

Toss Chicken in Sauce – Pour the lemon butter sauce over the chicken drumsticks and toss.

Serve and enjoy.

the drumsticks served on a white plate and garnished with parsley and lemon zest.

Helpful Tips

Chicken drumsticks can be substituted for chicken leg quarters or thighs. The same cooking time applies.
Fresh lemon is best but you can use bottled if that’s what is available.
Tailor the pepper and salt to how you like it.
Line the oven tray with baking paper for easy cleanup.
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
The lemon butter sauce can be doubled.

What To Serve With

Lemon chicken drumstick is high in protein and goes with side dishes like potatoes, pasta, rice, and more. Here are some delicious suggestions of what I like to serve it with:

Diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, roast potatoes.

Philadelphia pasta, tomato pasta, lemon pasta

Turmeric rice, herb rice

Roasted vegetables, mixed vegetables.

Storing and Reheating

If you have leftovers, put them in a ziploc or an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Chilled or frozen drumsticks can be reheated in the oven, air fryer, or microwave. Reheat until it is heated through.

More Chicken Recipes

Pan fried chicken bites

Shredded chicken pasta

Air fryer frozen chicken breast

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