Name: Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 lemons, juiced; 2 oranges, juiced; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; salt and pepper, to taste; 12 pieces chicken drumsticks, pat dry; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary

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Herb and citrus oven roasted chicken is moist and delicious. The herbs and citrus take the flavor of the drumsticks to the next level.

chicken drumsticks with onions and citrus on a white plate

These are some of the most juicy and delicious chicken drumsticks. The herbs and citrus really make the flavor pop. The citrus gives the chicken just the right amount of flavor to these fall off the bone drumsticks.

Cooking times do vary by oven so be sure to use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked to temp. That is 165 degrees for chicken. Place the meat thermometer closest to the thickest part of the meat, near the bone.

What is citrus fruit?

Citrus fruits grow on flowering trees and shrubs with firm, usually thick, rinds and pulpy flesh. The most common are oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons, and limes.

What are the benefits of citrus fruit?

Citrus fruits are good sources of soluble fiber, are low in calories, and offer a lot of vitamins, minerals and plant compounds.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Delicious mixture of citrus and herbs
Juicy, tender meat
Makes a great family meal

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

Olive oil
Garlic
Sugar
Lemons
Oranges
Italian seasoning
Paprika
Onion powder
Salt
Ground pepper
Chicken drumsticks
Onion
Dried thyme
Dried rosemary

How to make this recipe

1 – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2 – In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and salt and pepper.

3 – Place chicken in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, spread evenly in the pan.

4 – Pour olive oil mixture all over chicken, turning pieces to coat all sides.

5 – Arrange onion around and under the chicken.

6 – Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.

7 – Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked to 165 degrees.

How do I store cooked chicken drumsticks?

Place chicken in an ai tight container. Properly stored, cooked chicken will last for 3 days in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze cooked chicken drumsticks?

Place chicken in a freezer safe resealable bag or airtight container, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer wrap. Properly stored, cooked chicken will last about 4 months in the freezer.

Calories per serving (2 drumsticks): 268

Yield: 6 Servings

Herb and Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken

Herb and citrus oven roasted chicken is moist and delicious. The herbs and citrus take the flavor of the drumsticks to the next level.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 lemons, juiced
2 oranges, juiced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper, to taste
12 pieces chicken drumsticks, pat dry
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. In a mixing bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and salt and pepper.
Place chicken in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish spread evenly in the pan. Pour olive oil mixture all over chicken, turning pieces to coat all sides. Arrange onion around and under the chicken. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked to 165°. Enjoy!

Notes

The internal temperature of the chicken should be at least 165°. Measure this at the thickest part of the chicken near the bone. Continue cooking until chicken reaches temperature.