Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks
Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks deliver crispy skin and juicy meat with a balanced kick from cayenne, paprika, and aromatic herbs. The spice blend creates a warm, peppery crust that pairs well with cool sides like slaw or cornbread. Serve for a weeknight dinner or casual game-day spread when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 78 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Place the chicken in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Drizzle vegetable oil over the chicken. Seal the bag and rub the oil into the chicken.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Stir until evenly mixed. Pour the spice blend into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and toss to coat.
- 4
Move the drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet, discarding the plastic bag.
- 5
Bake until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
For extra crispy skin, position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Broil the chicken for 5 minutes.
- Calories 1917.17 kcal High 96%
- Protein 378.62 g Good Source 757%
- Carbohydrate 0.94 g 0%
- Total Fat 45.56 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.82 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3373.58 mg High 147%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 21.72 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.71 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 1917.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1917.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Cajun Chicken Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 1917.17 calories and 378.62 g of protein, or 757% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3373.58 mg (147% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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