How Do You Cook Chicken Drumsticks In The Oven?
Cooking chicken drumsticks in the oven is a healthy method of preparation, in contrast to deep frying, which adds unnecessary fat and calories. Removing the skin prior to cooking further reduces the fat content because almost all fat in chicken comes from the skin. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and pour it into a shallow dish. Spread the bread crumbs across a large plate. Remove the skin from each drumstick by making a small incision that will loosen the skin. Grasp one end of the skin near the cut and pull firmly to remove the skin completely. Coat each of the chicken drumsticks with the butter and roll in the bread crumbs. Place the drumsticks onto the baking sheet in a single layer and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake the chicken drumsticks for 50 to 60 minutes or until brown. When pierced with a knife, the drumstick should exude cle
