Mediterranean Baked Chicken Drumsticks

A quick, easy, and economical meal. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these drumsticks are full of flavor.

📝 Ingredients

• 12-15 chicken drumsticks
• 1 onion, thinly sliced into rounds or half-moons
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• The spices:
• • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• • 2 teaspoons sumac
• • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• The Marinade:
• • 1/4 cup olive oil
• • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• • 2-3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• • 2 tablespoons honey
• • 7-8 garlic cloves, grated

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 450°F, 230 °C.
2. 2Place the chicken drumsticks in a baking pan....: Place the chicken drumsticks in a baking pan. Pat them dry with paper towels.
3. 3Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a...: Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together. Pour over the chicken and toss to coat on all sides.
4. 4Combine the spices and mix them together. Sprinkle...: Combine the spices and mix them together. Sprinkle them over the chicken and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
5. 5Arrange the onion slices in between the chicken...: Arrange the onion slices in between the chicken drumsticks.
6. 6Bake on the center rack for 45 minutes-1...: Bake on the center rack for 45 minutes-1 hour. Keep an eye on it as ovens vary.
7. 7Take the pan out of the oven and...: Take the pan out of the oven and baste the chicken drumsticks with the juices.
8. 8Return the pan to the oven and turn...: Return the pan to the oven and turn the broiler element on. Broil for about 5 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Keep a watchful eye on it so that it doesn’t burn.
9. 9Serve with salad, tzatziki, and cumin rice pilaf.