Baked Herb Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Baked Herb Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

4 servings10 min prep40 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Baked Herb Chicken Drumsticks

Story updated September 18, 2026

Roasting chicken with herbs reflects longstanding European culinary tradition, and drumsticks specifically became a popular, affordable cut in American home cooking through the 20th century as whole birds were increasingly sold in parts rather than whole.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

8 chicken drumsticks
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3Toss the drumsticks in the mixture until evenly coated and arrange on the baking sheet.
4Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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