Dinner for 4
Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks roast under a paprika garlic butter coating until browned, tender, and safely cooked through.
$4.86for 4 servings
$1.21 per serving$4.86 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken drumsticks and wings$1.79/lb typical | 2 lb | $3.58Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.12Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the olive oil, paprika, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Coat the drumsticks with the spice mixture and arrange them in the dish.
- Bake for 35 minutes, turning the drumsticks halfway through.
- Melt the butter with the garlic, brush it over the drumsticks, and bake for 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and check that the thickest pieces reach 165 F.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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