GARLIC AND PAPRIKA CHICKEN
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
- 2 tbsp oregano fresh, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.
- In a small skillet heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and the herbs. Cook for about 1 minute over medium heat, do not burn the garlic.
- Clean and dry the drumsticks and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour this olive oil mixture over the drumsticks and make sure the drumsticks are coated thoroughly with the olive oil/paprika mixture.
- Place the drumsticks in a 9x13 baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until chicken legs are cooked through.
- Serve with your favourite side dish and/or salad.
Notes
- If you can't find smoked paprika, regular paprika will work as well.
- This spice blend can be used on any type of chicken. This cook time will be the same for breasts and leg quarters.
- This can be served with Lemon Orzo with Asparagus or mashed potatoes.
- Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.