Description
Tender and juicy chicken drumsticks roasted with garlic herb butter for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat drumsticks with the butter mixture.
- Place drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Check internal temperature—it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- For crispier skin, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, roasted drumsticks, herb chicken, easy dinner