Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 45 mins | Total time: 50 mins | Serves: 12
Take chicken to the next level with this garlic and paprika chicken. A fairly simple recipe yet guarantees the best results always!
INGREDIENTS :
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp oregano fresh, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 c. parsley fresh, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt or to tasteh
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees F.
Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and herbs to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.
Step 3: After cleaning the drumsticks, dry well and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Over the drumsticks, pour the olive oil mixture. Toss to coat.
Step 5: In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, place the drumstick. Put in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the chicken legs are completely cooked.
Step 6: Once done, serve the garlic and paprika chicken along with your favourite side dish and/or salad. Enjoy!
NOTES:
- You can use regular paprika if you cannot find smoked paprika.
- Feel free to use the spice blend with any type of chicken. Simply adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Cool the chicken completely, then keep it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Pop in the microwave to reheat once ready to eat.
- On a baking sheet, place the drumsticks and freeze. Then, transfer in a freezer bag or an air-tight container and store in the freezer for up to 4 to 6 months. The night before serving, thaw in the fridge, then reheat in a 350 degrees F oven until the chicken is warmed through.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 209kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) | Protein: 14g (28%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 179mg (8%) | Potassium: 221mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 755IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 2.3mg (3%) | Calcium: 29mg (3%) | Iron: 1.2mg (7%)
GARLIC AND PAPRIKA CHICKEN
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp oregano fresh, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 c. parsley fresh, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt or to tasteh
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 425 degrees F.
Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and herbs to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.
Step 3: After cleaning the drumsticks, dry well and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Over the drumsticks, pour the olive oil mixture. Toss to coat.
Step 5: In a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, place the drumstick. Put in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the chicken legs are completely cooked.
Step 6: Once done, serve the garlic and paprika chicken along with your favourite side dish and/or salad. Enjoy!