These delicious chicken drumsticks are baked with garlic and olive oil, then they are coated with hot sauce and drizzled with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds chicken legs, about 10 to 12 drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, put through a press or finely minced
- 3/4 cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Methods
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Gather the ingredients. Pre Heat oven to 350 F.
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Line a large rimmed baking pan with foil and then place a cake cooling rack in the pan.
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Pat the chicken pieces with paper towels to dry thoroughly. Toss the chicken with the olive oil and garlic.
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Arrange the chicken legs on the rack and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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Turn and bake for 20 minutes longer.
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Increase heat to 400 F and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes longer, until nicely browned.
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In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and hot sauce. Toss the hot cooked drumsticks with the sauce mixture.
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Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and drizzle with Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
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Serve the drumsticks with more dressing on the side.
Tips
- Use all or part chicken thighs along with the drumsticks.
- Be sure they are done by using a food thermometer. Chicken legs are done when they reach at least 165 F. Insert the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat away from bone or fat.
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