Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks
These bacon-wrapped chicken drumsticks have crispy bacon wrapped around juicy chicken making this a simple recipe that feels a little special without being complicated.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for basting
- salt and black pepper to season
- 8 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 375° F (190° C).
- Remove the skin from the drumsticks. Cut off the connective tissue from the ends of the drumsticks and cut off the joint, if desired.
- Place the drumsticks in a bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each drumstick tightly with a strip of bacon. Place the drumsticks on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, with the end of the bacon strip facing down.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then turn the drumsticks and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should be 165° F when done. Baste with additional olive oil, turning the drumsticks every 3 minutes to ensure even browning.
Notes
- You don’t have to lollipop the ends of the chicken. This is for visual appeal and ease of eating.
- Baking time will vary depending on the size of chicken legs. Cook until 165° internal temperature, or until the bacon is fully cooked and browned.
- You can glaze the drumsticks with a honey butter sauce or bbq sauce, if you want to add extra flavor. Or serve with a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 425mgVitamin A: 86IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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