Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

Easy 4 ingredient Cajun Chicken Drumsticks are flavorful, spicy and juicy! Perfectly cooked chicken is tossed in butter and Cajun seasoning for an easy chicken dinner!

Prep Time3

Cook Time27

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Cajun

Servings: drumsticks

Author: Demeter Trieu

Equipment

Ingredients

Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

6 chicken drumsticks about 2 lbs.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2-3 teaspoons homemade Cajun seasoning divided, adjust to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted

Garnish

Parsley chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with greased foil.
In a large bowl, add chicken and oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning over the chicken and toss until well coated. Add another ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning and toss again. Place chicken drumsticks evenly spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet for even cooking.
Bake for 25-32 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Mine took 27 minutes.¹ Cook until internal temperature reads 165°F on a meat thermometer.
Transfer chicken drumsticks to a clean, large bowl. Drizzle butter and sprinkle remaining Cajun seasoning over chicken; add more to taste as needed. Toss gently until coated.² Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with roasted green beans and potatoes or air fryer Brussels sprouts.
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Notes

1: Cook longer for a crisper, more golden exterior, closer to 32 minutes.
2: You can coat a little nonstick spray or extra butter after tossing in seasoning for a little added shine.
Storing Instructions: After cooling completely (with chicken sitting out no longer than 2 hour at room temperature), store drumsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days maximum.
Freezing Instructions: Cool completely, then store chicken drumsticks in the freezer in a freezer-friendly container for 3-4 months.

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