Description
A delightful dish of tender baked chicken drumsticks paired with a creamy and tangy paprika yogurt sauce, perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Chicken Drumsticks
- 2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the drumsticks dry and place them in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and toss to coat.
- Mix the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in another bowl until smooth.
- Arrange the drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Allow the chicken to rest briefly before serving with the yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil the drumsticks for the last few minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken, Paprika Yogurt Sauce, Family Recipe, Comfort Food