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A single serving of our oven baked drumsticks served with serrano crema.

Oven Baked Drumsticks with Peruvian Spices

Tressa Jamil
Juicy oven baked drumsticks with Peruvian spices marinate in vinegar and warm spices for a quick meal that's ready in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 5 people
Calories 674 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoon cumin, ground
  • 2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar, distilled
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
 
  • Adjust the oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack. Then, dry the drumsticks thoroughly with a cloth, and set them aside.
  • Add cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic, vinegar, and oil to a small bowl and stir to combine. Distribute the mixture over the drumsticks using a pastry brush.
  • Line the drumsticks onto the wire rack. Roast for 20-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (73°C). Around the 20-minute mark, start checking the internal temperature of the drumsticks.
  • Let the drumsticks rest for 10 minutes, then serve with serrano crema.
Notes
Adapted From:
  • You'll find the original recipe and inspiration for this post in Kenji Lopez-Alt's book, The Food Lab. 
Expert Tips:
  • Achieve crispy, golden-brown skin on your drumsticks by drying them thoroughly with a cloth before seasoning and baking them. This step is crucial to remove any excess moisture on the surface of the chicken, which can prevent the skin from crisping up properly.
  • Insert your food thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken drumstick. The safe cooking temperature for chicken is 165°F (73°C).
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice
Nutrition
Serving: 3 Chicken Legs | Calories: 674 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 83 g | Fat: 35 g | Sodium: 1601 mg
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