If there’s one meal I can say is both easy and cheap it’s definitely these baked chicken drumsticks. Honestly,
this is one of my children’s favorite meals and it is tasty! I got a pack of drumsticks for $3.66! That’s a perfect simple living recipe entree! All you need to do is pre-heat your oven, place your drumsticks in a baking dish, season, and bake. There’s hardly any prep! It’s a perfect weeknight meal, and also a good meal if you’re just beginning to teach your kids how to cook. If you’re cooking these chicken drumsticks in your oven at 350, you’ll want to cook them for 70 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. If you’re in a bigger rush, you can cook the drumsticks at 425 degrees for 50 minutes, turning once halfway through. You can always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. Make sure your poultry is at least 165 degrees F. Chicken Drumsticks MarinadeLet’s talk seasonings. You can use whatever you like. Garlic powder,onion powder, seasoned salt, whatever. My personal favorite is garlic salt and McCormick’s Montreal chicken seasoning. No, I wasn’t paid to say that. I just really like that seasoning! I also love to use the Lawry’s marinades on my chicken drumsticks. Just pour the marinade over the drumsticks and let rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Lemon pepper is our favorite! Do you cover drumsticks in the oven?I never cover my drumsticks while baking. I want the skin to get nice and crispy. Serve these with mashed potatoes and veggies for a quick meal. If your five year old and three year old are wrestling in the living room and your one year old is hanging off of your leg screaming, it’s okay to use instant mashed potatoes and a bag of veggies steamed in the microwave. I won’t tell anyone. 🙂 These would also be delicious with macaroni and cheese! Oh, and if you save the bones you can make your own chicken broth with them, too! We like to eat ours with barbecue sauce, too. How do you like baked chicken drumsticks? You’ll also want to try:Skillet BBQ chicken thighs 20 Chicken Thigh Recipes Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 50 minutes Total Time 55 minutes Ingredients
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Post navigationIs it better to bake chicken legs at 350 or 400?400 degrees is the perfect temperature for baking chicken legs, and you can get them to come out nicely crispy and cooked all the way through if you cook them for long enough.
How long do I cook chicken at 350 for?Cooking tips
chicken breast at 350°F (177˚C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is 165˚F (74˚C).
How long do drumsticks take to cook in the oven at 375?Bake these chicken drumsticks at a high temperature of 375F/190C between 35 to 45 minutes. Bake the chicken for 20 minutes then flip sides and continue baking for another 15 to 25 minutes (this step is optional as you can cook chicken drumstick in the oven without the need to flip it).
How long do drumsticks take in the oven?Arrange the chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet spaced out enough so they are not touching. You can line the baking sheet in parchment for easier cleanup if desired. Bake the chicken drumsticks for about 40 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 175ºF.
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