Description
Succulent baked chicken drumsticks coated in a flavorful paprika yogurt sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the drumsticks to the bowl and coat them generously with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Arrange the marinated drumsticks on the sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-45 minutes or until the drumsticks are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Optional: Turn on the broiler for the last 5 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let the drumsticks rest for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with remaining yogurt sauce and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a vibrant salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, drumsticks, baked chicken, paprika, yogurt sauce, family dinner