Oven-Baked Spicy Chicken Drumsticks with Tangy Lime Sauce

Ingredients

- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

2. Prepare the Chicken Drumsticks:
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl. Season them with a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Mix Spices:
In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

4. Season the Chicken:
Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring each drumstick is evenly coated. Arrange the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

5. Bake the Chicken:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken drumsticks are cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

6. Prepare the Tangy Lime Sauce:
While the chicken is baking, make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce until smooth. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to taste based on your preferred level of spiciness.

7. Rest the Chicken:
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to ensure juiciness.

8. Serve:
Serve the chicken drumsticks hot, with the tangy lime sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Chicken drumsticks
- Oven-baked chicken
- Spicy chicken
- Lime sauce
- Easy dinner
- Baked drumsticks
- Tangy chicken
- Gluten-free dinner
- Family meal
- Poultry recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1,200 calories total

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