Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon Butter and Rosemary
A familiar dish with a new taste - easy and simple! Chicken drumsticks baked with lemon butter and rosemary are very easy to make: just add everything to the chicken and let the oven do the rest. Citrus notes and a light rosemary aroma give the classic dish a fresh twist. Worth trying!
Updated : 06 January, 2026
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
1 kilograms
Chicken legs
3 tablespoon
Olive oil
2 tablespoon
Lemon juice
1 tablespoon
Lemon zest
0.33 teaspoon
Nutmeg
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
10 grams
Fresh rosemary
0.5
Onions
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to make chicken drumsticks with lemon butter and rosemary? Prepare the necessary ingredients. You can replace olive oil with any vegetable oil.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, ground nutmeg, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well.
Step 3
Rinse the chicken drumsticks and pat dry well. Place them in a bowl of suitable size. Add the lemon butter mixture. Mix well, massaging the chicken so the mixture is distributed evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and leave on the counter for 25-30 minutes. During this time, the mixture will develop its flavor and aroma, soak into the drumsticks, and make them juicier.
Step 4
Rinse the rosemary and pat dry. Strip the leaves from one sprig, add to the drumsticks, and mix.
Step 5
Place the drumsticks in a baking dish, snugly next to each other, in the mixture.
Step 6
Peel the red onion, rinse it, and cut into large wedges. Place the onion between the drumsticks. Put the second rosemary sprig on top.
Step 7
Bake the drumsticks in an oven preheated to 180°C / 356°F for 25-30 minutes, until golden-brown. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.
Step 8
Serve the aromatic drumsticks with lemon butter with any side dish. Enjoy your meal!
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