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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.

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
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.
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.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 268Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 74mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 18g
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Angela Greven | Mean Green Chef
Saturday 15th of June 2019
Looks like a great tasty summer dinner, I so love cooking with citrus and herbs, one reason I use mojo a ton!
simplylowcal
Tuesday 16th of July 2019
Citrus is pretty awesome! :)
Beth
Friday 14th of June 2019
I love citrus and chicken - the meat just seems to soak up the flavor and tartness. I'll bet the thyme and rosemary are great with this too.!
simplylowcal
Tuesday 16th of July 2019
Thanks, it is. :)
Morgan
Friday 14th of June 2019
This roasted chicken looks so delicious! I love the addition of citrus!
simplylowcal
Tuesday 16th of July 2019
Thanks! The citrus is really good.
Jennifer
Friday 14th of June 2019
What a great way to use drumsticks! Yum!!
simplylowcal
Tuesday 16th of July 2019
Thanks, I hope you enjoy!