Crispy Baked Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) - delicious Canadian chicken recipe
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55 min4380 cal

Drumsticks are the most economical cut at every Canadian grocery store — $3-4 per pound at No Frills, sometimes less on sale — and baking them at high heat produces skin that's nearly as crispy as fried. Pat them dry, season generously with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and salt, and bake at 425°F on a wire rack for 45 minutes. The rack allows air to circulate underneath, crisping the bottom as well as the top. Kids love drumsticks because they come with a built-in handle. Adults love them because they're cheap, flavourful, and essentially foolproof.

Ingrédients

Portions :
4

Instructions

Valeur nutritive par portion

Calories380 kcal
Protéines30 g
Lipides16 g
Glucides36 g
Fibres3 g
Sucre2 g
Sodium609 mg

Conseils de pro

  • 💡Don't rush the searing step — the browned bits on the bottom of the pan are pure concentrated flavour.
  • 💡Use a heavy-bottomed pan that distributes heat evenly. A Dutch oven from the Bay or a cast iron from Canadian Tire both work perfectly.
  • 💡Season aggressively — chicken absorbs flavour like a sponge, and under-seasoned chicken is the most common cooking mistake.

Variantes

  • 🔄Swap the primary protein for bone-in thighs if the recipe calls for breast — thighs are more forgiving and harder to overcook.
  • 🔄Add a splash of white wine or apple cider vinegar when deglazing for extra depth.
  • 🔄Make it dairy-free by using olive oil instead of butter and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.

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