Juicy & Delicious Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Perfect for Kids! Tender and Flavorful Baked Chicken Drumsticks
These baked chicken drumsticks are a fantastic choice for your kids’ meals or even for entertaining guests! Learn the secret to achieving a crispy exterior and a moist, succulent interior. Leaving the skin on while baking prevents the meat from drying out, ensuring ultimate tenderness. Because chicken drumsticks are quite meaty, making deep scores is essential for even cooking all the way through. Wrapping them loosely with parchment paper during baking will further enhance their juiciness. Give it a try and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 7 chicken drumsticks
- 1 Tbsp Mi-Hyang (Korean cooking wine/soy sauce alternative)
- Pinch of herb salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, the key to achieving juiciness is to leave the skin on the chicken drumsticks. Make 2-3 deep scores into the thickest parts of the drumsticks. Scoring helps the marinade penetrate deeply and ensures even cooking, so there are no undercooked areas.
Step 2
Evenly drizzle 1 tablespoon of Mi-Hyang and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the prepared chicken drumsticks. Add a pinch of herb salt to taste for seasoning. This helps eliminate any gamey odors and enhances the flavor.
Step 3
Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in a preheated oven and bake at 185°C (365°F) for 30 minutes. If your oven has a broil function, you might worry about the skin burning, but keeping the skin on is crucial for moisture. For even more tender results, loosely wrap the drumsticks with parchment paper before baking. This ensures you enjoy incredibly moist and delicious baked chicken drumsticks. You can peel off the skin after cooking to enjoy the tender meat even more!
