Buttermilk Drumsticks

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 2 inches ginger, finely grated
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 3 lbs chicken drumsticks

DIRECTIONS

Combine the buttermild, onion powder, garlic, ginger, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl. Mix to combine.
Add the drumsticks and massage the buttermilk marinade into each piece. Set aside for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Line a sheet pan with parchment. Transfer drumsticks to the sheet pan, letting the excess buttermilk drain back into the bowl. Place the drumsticks evenly spaced apart, alternating the directions of the legs.
Place the sheet pan on the middle rack and bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for another 15 minutes, then rotate and bake for 10 minutes, then rotate and bake for 10 minutes.
The chicken is done witn well browned and still juicy, and a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees. Total bake time is about 50 to 55 minutes.

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