Roasted Chicken Drumsticks (Maple Ginger)
A super easy weeknight dinner, these easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks have an amazing flavor with sweet maple and pops of ginger in every bite. The whole family will love it!
Servings 6
Calories 254kcal
Equipment
- Small Bowl to mix the marinade
- Zip top bag for marinating
- Aluminum Foil for easy cleanup
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoons cracked pepper
- 6 chicken drumsticks
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoons cracked pepper until well mixed.
- Pour marinade into a plastic bag (zip top bags are ideal for this).
- Add 6 chicken drumsticks and mix until chicken is well coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Bake the chicken
- Preheat the oven to 425°F Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack in it.
- Add the chicken, and roast for 20 minutes (or until 165℉ in the center when tested with a thermometer).
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Devour.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 803mg | Potassium: 221mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.7mg
