These oven baked spicy chicken drumsticks are marinated with bold spices, lemon juice, and chili sauce, then baked until crispy on the outside and juicy inside. A simple, healthy, and flavorful chicken recipe that works perfectly for dinner or meal prep throughout the week.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 20 minutes + 4 hours marination
- Cooking: 35–45 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 1 kg chicken drumsticks, skin removed and slit
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon tandoori powder
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
420 kcal -
Fat
24 g -
Carbohydrates
6 g -
Protein
38 g -
Fiber
1 g -
Sugar
2 g -
Sodium
680 mg
Procedure
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the Marinade
Add the olive oil, hot chili sauce, and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl, then follow with all the spices. Stir everything together until the mixture forms a thick and evenly blended marinade. This base will carry both heat and tang, giving the chicken deep flavor once cooked.
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10 minutes active, 4 hours restingMark As Complete
Marinate the Chicken
Place the prepared chicken drumsticks into the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Make sure the seasoning is rubbed well into the slits so the flavor penetrates the meat. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight for best results.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Arrange for Baking
Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with foil, placing a rack on top. Arrange the marinated drumsticks on the rack, leaving space between each piece so the heat circulates evenly. This setup helps the chicken cook evenly and become crispy.
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35–45 minutesMark As Complete
Bake the Drumsticks
Place the tray on the lower shelf of the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and nicely browned. The drumsticks should look crisp on the outside and juicy inside, with a rich color from the spices. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
