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Buttermilk Marinated Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Tender plump drumsticks are soaked in a seasoned buttermilk marinade, then baked until golden brown, crispy, and juicy. A wonderful, easy, budget-family favorite dinner!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings 10 chicken legs
Calories 401 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 8-10 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, add buttermilk, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt. Whisk together to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl with a lid, or a gallon-sized zip-lock plastic bag, place chicken. Pour prepared buttermilk marinade over chicken; toss to coat. Seal and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Not more than 24 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375° F. Remove the marinated chicken from the bag. Blot any excess buttermilk from chicken legs. Transfer to a greased cast iron skillet or parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake 40–45 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown (safe internal temperature is 165°F) Top with parsley, if using. Serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 46gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 3g
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