Chicken Drumsticks with Cheese

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  • Servings4
  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time40 min
  • Total time55 min

Diet tags

Ingredients

  1. 8 chicken drumsticks (about 6 oz total per serving)
  2. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  4. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  5. - Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. - Toss drumsticks with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until done (165°F/74°C).
  3. - Sprinkle cheese over drumsticks and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  4. - Serve 2 drumsticks with 2 tablespoons cheese per portion warm.

Recipe notes

Chicken Drumsticks with Cheese

Basic Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 2 drumsticks with 2 tablespoons cheese
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Budget: 3
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Total Time: 55
  • Meal Type: Main Dish

Diet Types

  • Keto
  • Atkins
  • Low-Carb
  • High-Protein
  • Gluten-Free
  • DASH (low sodium option)
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Dukan
  • South Beach
  • Zone
  • Flexitarian
  • Halal
  • Kosher (if chicken is certified)

Equipment

  • - Baking sheet

Ingredients

  1. 8 chicken drumsticks (about 6 oz total per serving)
  2. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  4. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  5. - Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. - Toss drumsticks with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until done (165°F/74°C).
  3. - Sprinkle cheese over drumsticks and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
  4. - Serve 2 drumsticks with 2 tablespoons cheese per portion warm.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven or microwave.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Protein: 38g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbs: 2g
  • Fiber: 0
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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