Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic and Lemon

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Mix the oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, turmeric, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and black pepper and rub half the mixture into the chicken.

   💡Dry the chicken before seasoning so the mixture clings to the skin; a longer marinade gives deeper color and flavor.
2. 2
   Cover and marinate the chicken in the fridge at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
3. 3
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

   ⚙ Preheating the OvenOven

   💡Put things in the oven only once it's reached temperature, after the heating light has gone off: an oven that hasn't reached temperature changes baking times, and the bake burns outside or stays underbaked.
4. 4
   Arrange the chicken in the pan in a single layer, with space between the pieces, and pour the rest of the mixture over it.

   Baking pan
5. 5
   Bake uncovered 45–50 minutes, until the skin is crisp and golden. Halfway through, turn the pieces.

   ⚙ BakingOvenBaking pan

   💡In a single layer with space around each piece, the hot air surrounds it and the skin browns and crisps; crowded pieces steam in their own juices.

   💡Check by the cue (until…), not just the clock: every oven bakes a little differently.
6. 6
   Serve with rice, pita and a fresh salad.