My recipe for Italian dressing chicken drumsticks is a juicy, flavorful protein meal idea that is sure to have you coming back for more.
This chicken legs recipe is simple to throw together but full of delicious meal vibes.Not only would these make the perfect dinner, but they would also be a great meal prep option or for busy weekdays.
Do not sleep on the lower cost parts of the chicken, everyone gives all the love to chicken wings and chicken breast but babe- there is nothing like a well seasoned, baked chicken drumstick.
Shopping List
Chicken drumsticks
Adobo all purpose seasoning
Badia complete seasoning
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Paprika
Extra virgin olive oil
Italian dressing (I used Kraft Italian dressing)
Fresh parsley
How to make Juicy Italian Dressing Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
2 pound chicken drumsticks
3/4 teaspoon adobo all purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon Badia complete seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Italian dressing I used Kraft Italian dressing
fresh parsley, optional garnish
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2.In a large, deep bowl season chicken drumsticks with all purpose, complete, onion powder, garlic powder , paprika, olive oil, and Italian dressing – mix well until chicken is evenly coated with seasoning.
3.Arrange seasoned chicken drumsticks in a large, deep oven safe baking dish (optional: add 2-4 tablespoons of water into the same bowl you seasoned the drumsticks in, give it a good stir to pick up all that leftover seasoning, then pour it into the bottom of the baking dish).
4.Bake for 60-70 minutes (baste your chicken every 20-30 minutes). Please note that chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 160 degrees.
5.Remove from oven, baste the chicken a final time and garnish with parsley.
6.Serve and enjoy !