Enjoy juicy, tender chicken drumsticks with golden, flavourful skin using Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning. This simple oven-roasted recipe combines the bright flavour of lemon with a delicious blend of herbs and spices, creating a satisfying meal without the hassle of mixing several seasonings. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal preparation during the week.
Chef Easy Oven Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45-60 minutes
Servings:
2
Flavour Used:
Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken drumsticks, skin on (approximately 4–5 pieces)
- 2½ tsp Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- ½ tsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Cooking oil, for greasing the baking tray
Chef Easy Tip
For juicy drumsticks with beautifully golden skin, roast the chicken at 450°F (230°C) and avoid overcrowding the baking tray. The high temperature helps brown the skin while keeping the meat tender inside. Turn the drumsticks halfway through cooking for even browning, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Chef Easy Cooking Tips
- Choose evenly sized drumsticks: Select drumsticks of approximately the same size so they cook evenly. Larger pieces may require a few additional minutes in the oven.
- Pat the chicken dry: Removing excess moisture before adding the marinade helps the seasoning adhere to the chicken and encourages better browning during roasting.
- Marinate for better flavour: Allow the chicken to marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator. This gives the Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning time to develop its flavour throughout the chicken.
- Why add a little flour? The small amount of flour helps the marinade cling to the chicken and contributes to a lightly browned exterior without creating a thick coating.
- Check the internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the drumstick without touching the bone. The chicken should reach at least 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- No extra seasoning needed: Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning already contains salt, garlic, black pepper, lemon, and other spices. There's no need to add extra salt, green seasoning, or other dry spices.
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Make the marinade
In a bowl, combine Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning, flour, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Season the chicken
Add the drumsticks to the bowl and rub the marinade evenly over each piece, including underneath the skin where possible.
- Marinate
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to allow the flavours to develop.
- Preheat the oven
Heat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare the tray
Lightly grease a baking tray with oil. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
- Roast
Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes. Turn the drumsticks over and continue roasting for another 20-30 minutes, depending on their size.
- Check for doneness
The chicken should be golden brown and reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part, without touching the bone.
- Rest and serve
Remove the drumsticks from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken drumsticks, skin on (approximately 4–5 pieces)
2½ tsp Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning
½ tsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Cooking oil, for greasing the baking tray
Chef Easy Tip
For juicy drumsticks with beautifully golden skin, roast the chicken at 450°F (230°C) and avoid overcrowding the baking tray. The high temperature helps brown the skin while keeping the meat tender inside. Turn the drumsticks halfway through cooking for even browning, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Chef Easy Cooking Tips
Choose evenly sized drumsticks: Select drumsticks of approximately the same size so they cook evenly. Larger pieces may require a few additional minutes in the oven.
Pat the chicken dry: Removing excess moisture before adding the marinade helps the seasoning adhere to the chicken and encourages better browning during roasting.
Marinate for better flavour: Allow the chicken to marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator. This gives the Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning time to develop its flavour throughout the chicken.
Why add a little flour? The small amount of flour helps the marinade cling to the chicken and contributes to a lightly browned exterior without creating a thick coating.
Check the internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the drumstick without touching the bone. The chicken should reach at least 165°F (74°C) before serving.
No extra seasoning needed: Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning already contains salt, garlic, black pepper, lemon, and other spices. There’s no need to add extra salt, green seasoning, or other dry spices.
Instructions
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Make the marinade: In a bowl, combine Chef Easy Lemon Pepper Seasoning, flour, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
Season the chicken: Add the drumsticks to the bowl and rub the marinade evenly over each piece, including underneath the skin where possible.
Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours to allow the flavours to develop.
Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Prepare the tray: Lightly grease a baking tray with oil. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
Roast: Bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes. Turn the drumsticks over and continue roasting for another 20-30 minutes, depending on their size.
Check for doneness: The chicken should be golden brown and reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part, without touching the bone.
Rest and serve: Remove the drumsticks from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.