Description
Deliciously baked chicken drumsticks coated in a smoky paprika yogurt sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Chicken Drumsticks
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt (Greek recommended)
- 2 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together yogurt, paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the drumsticks to the bowl, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
- Bake the Chicken: Arrange the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 35-45 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve with Sauce: Transfer the baked drumsticks to a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining paprika yogurt sauce.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, substitute chicken with cauliflower or eggplant. Serve with fresh herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, drumsticks, paprika, yogurt, baked chicken