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Spicy Chicken Drumsticks with Chili Powder and Cayenne

Juicy and flavorful spicy chicken drumsticks are just the thing when you're faced with making drumsticks AGAIN...
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, drumsticks
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 286kcal
Author Vered DeLeeuw

Ingredients

  • 8 medium chicken drumsticks 4 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (not fine salt)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Optional garnishes:

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wipe the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Prepare the rub: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, kosher salt, chili powder and cayenne pepper to create a paste. Pour the paste over the chicken pieces and, using your hands or a pastry brush, coat the chicken on all sides.
  • Bake the drumsticks until cooked through and juices run clear, about 40 minutes. Check them after the first 30 minutes and loosely cover them with foil if they seem to be darkening too fast on top.
  • If you wish, garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, then serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 721mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g