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Easy Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks

Easy Balsamic Chicken Legs for a Healthy and Delicious Dinner Option

Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
About balsamic chicken drumsticks
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 409 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken legs
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup organic chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 green onions sliced

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel and place in a large, sealable plastic bag. Set aside.
  2. In a medium glass or other non-reactive bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, coconut aminos, chicken stock, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic together. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  3. Pour one half of the balsamic marinade over chicken and seal bag tightly. Turn bag over until chicken is coated. Place bag in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to overnight. Reserve remaining marinade to use later.
  4. When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 400° and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove drumsticks from plastic bag and arrange on lined baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding. Discard remaining marinade inside bag.
  5. Place baking sheet in preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove chicken from oven and turn each drumstick. After turning, brush the tops of each drumstick with remaining marinade and return to oven. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is well done and the outside has caramelized.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer drumsticks to a serving dish and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 409 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 209mg70%
Sodium 542mg24%
Potassium 606mg17%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 195IU4%
Vitamin C 2.4mg3%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.