Chicken Drumsticks

 chicken drumsticks 

Ingredients:

- Chicken drumsticks 8 pieces (about 2 pounds or 900g)

- Olive oil 2 tablespoons (120 calories)

- Garlic powder 1 teaspoon (10 calories)

- Onion powder 1 teaspoon (8 calories)

- Paprika 1 teaspoon (6 calories)

- Dried thyme 1 teaspoon (5 calories)

- Salt 1 teaspoon (0 calories)

- Black pepper ½ teaspoon (3 calories)

- Lemon juice 1 tablespoon (4 calories)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Prepare the drumsticks Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.

3. Mix the seasoning In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.

4. Coat the drumsticks Brush the mixture evenly over the drumsticks, making sure they are well-coated.

5. Bake the drumsticks Place the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the skin is crispy and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).

6. Optional Squeeze lemon juice over the drumsticks before serving.

Nutritional Information (per drumstick):

- Calories Approximately 170-200 calories

- Protein 16g

- Fat 11g

- Carbohydrates 1g

This is a rough estimate, as the exact calorie count can vary depending on the size of the drumsticks and the amount of seasoning used.