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Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

A simple and delicious recipe for baked chicken drumsticks that are moist, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights or family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken drumsticks (skin-on and bone-in)
  • cup homemade mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Frank's hot sauce
  • ½ Tbsp Montreal Chicken Seasoning
  • ½ Tbsp garlic salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash and pat dry the chicken drumsticks.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken drumsticks, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic salt, and Montreal Chicken Seasoning. Mix well to coat all the chicken pieces evenly.
  • Arrange the chicken drumsticks in a greased baking dish.

Cooking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, uncovered.
  • Broil over high heat for the last 10-15 minutes, monitoring closely until cooked through.

Notes

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad. These drumsticks also pair well with BBQ sauce or ranch dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword baked chicken, chicken drumsticks, easy chicken recipe, Family Dinner, Quick Meal