Name: Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 6 (4 ounce) bone-in chicken drumsticks, with skin; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste; 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 (4 ounce) bone-in chicken drumsticks, with skin
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Line a glass or ceramic baking dish with foil.
Spread cup of olive oil on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the chicken drumsticks in a single layer, alternating their directions to fit.
Top each drumstick with 1 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle with garlic salt, seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Brush the remaining cup of olive oil over the chicken. Continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
To check doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken near the bone. The temperature should read 165F (74C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 398
Total Fat: 35g (44% DV)
Saturated Fat: 11g (56% DV)
Cholesterol: 97mg (32% DV)
Sodium: 155mg (7% DV)
Total Carbohydrate: 0g (0% DV)
Protein: 21g (42% DV)
Calcium: 13mg (1% DV)
Iron: 1mg (6% DV)
Potassium: 156mg (3% DV)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Disclaimer: Nutrient information is based on available data and may not be available for all ingredients. Always consult a registered dietitian or doctor if you are following a medically restricted diet.

Comments

odatdeb50

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I didn't add more oil after 35 min but used the butter oil in the pan. I turned over the chicken and seasoned that side and turned up the heat to 425. It had a good flavor and was moist and juicy.

Kristin Holtz

07/22/2024 10:28:46 PM

I'm usually a stickler for going exactly by a recipe unless there's a glaring problem in the reviews. But, with this recipe I wondered about using three types of salt, so I swapped out the garlic salt for garlic powder. I also decided to throw in some cayenne pepper. Oh, and I also took the suggestion of one reviewer to flip the chicken and seasoning the other side instead of putting on more olive oil. These things worked out very well! The salt was just right for us and the hint of cayenne just elevated things a bit. They turned out very nice. I'm definitely keeping this in our rotation. Thank you for the recipe!

QuirkyCane5634

04/05/2024 10:31:25 PM

We added a touch of Cumin, Garlic Salt, and Black Pepper... perfectly cooked and it turned out delicious!!!!

ddake54

02/26/2022 02:35:55 AM

I just added Red Pepper flakes and Montreal Chicken seasoning

Julie Woodhouse

08/20/2025 12:28:13 AM

This chicken was so easy to make. Very much like roasting a whole chicken (same ingredients). I will definitely make it this way again.

Jon Samuel

07/26/2025 03:17:00 AM

No changes.

Gregory Hernandez

12/23/2024 02:54:40 AM

I’ll be making this again, no doubt.

Wizzard

10/04/2024 12:18:22 AM

Followed the recipe exactly.

TwistyUdo7384

06/24/2024 11:07:26 PM

Great in a pinch. I didn't use butter, but it came out very well.

Mary Jane

03/10/2024 08:33:08 PM

Good

LilacStock3782

11/05/2022 11:56:32 PM

Good in a pinch.

Roman

06/19/2022 03:37:26 AM

I love the simplicity of this recipe. I was crunched for time and had a pack of Chicken legs that I didn't want to waste. This will be my go to when I have legs available to me. Quick, Easy and above all GREAT With quinoa Roman