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Crispy Oven Fried Chicken


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5 from 3 reviews

  • Author: Jill Nammar
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Juicy chicken drumsticks get extra crispy in the oven with a simple Greek yogurt marinade. Perfect with corn and potatoes!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 6 chicken drumsticks (6 chicken drumsticks) chicken drumsticks
  • 3 garlic cloves (3 garlic cloves) garlic cloves
  • 7 oz (198 g) 2 percent Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) dijon mustard
  • 1 cup (237 ml) white flour
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp fine grain sea salt
  • Lots of freshly cracked pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Line a large baking pan with foil and coat with olive oil or cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mustard, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat in the yogurt mixture.
  4. Place flour in a separate bowl. Coat each chicken drumstick with flour.
  5. Place drumsticks on the prepared baking pan and bake for 45 minutes. Halfway through baking, drizzle each drumstick with olive oil or cooking spray to coat any remaining flour.
  6. Remove drumsticks from oven and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, ensure the chicken is completely dry before flouring.
  • Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
  • Panko breadcrumbs can be substituted for white flour for a crispier crust.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drumstick
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 80