Baked Lemon Herb Drumsticks

Baked Lemon Herb Drumsticks recipe videos

Baked Lemon Herb Drumsticks are a simple, flavorful dish featuring chicken drumsticks marinated in a bright mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley. This preparation method is popular in Mediterranean and Western home cooking, prized for its ease and ability to produce juicy, tender meat with crispy skin.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate meal, with the chicken providing essential amino acids and the herbs contributing antioxidants. A typical serving of two drumsticks with skin contains approximately 250-300 calories, with a significant portion of calories coming from protein and fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	34 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	9 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 2 drumsticks (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the use of lemon and herbs is a hallmark of Mediterranean cuisine, believed to enhance flavor while aiding digestion. Nutritionally, the lemon juice not only tenderizes the meat but also adds vitamin C, which can help with the absorption of iron from the chicken.