Baked Chicken Paprika Drumsticks – Whole30, Paleo, Gluten Free

These baked chicken paprika drumsticks have a smoky taste that is sure to delight your family. The recipe is a Whole30 recipe and fits into the Paleo diet, as well.

Red pepper flakes and smoked Spanish paprika give the dish lots of flavor without it being too spicy.

Best of all, it is super easy to make! The fresh herb and spice rub takes just minutes to prepare. 

Who doesn’t love a new chicken drumstick recipe? Those tasty drumsticks are easy to eat and so popular at party time.

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Ingredients for these baked chicken paprika drumsticks

To make this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons of fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
• dash cracked black pepper

Smoked Spanish paprika comes in several varieties, from sweet to smoked to hot. This recipe calls for the smoked version. Using this adds smokiness without too much heat. 

If you enjoy really spicy foods, you can go for the hot variety. Both work well.

Let’s make these baked chicken paprika drumsticks

This easy Spanish paprika recipe starts with a lovely aromatic mixture of both fresh herbs and dried spices. 

Start by heating the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat until it is nice and hot. Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs.

Cook for about 1 minute being careful not to burn the garlic. It will make a nice aromatic marinade for your chicken legs that smells amazing and will give them a wonderful color.

Season the chicken drumsticks with sea salt and cracked black pepper and then pour the cooked olive oil mixture over the drumsticks, making sure they are well coated on all sides.

What could be easier than that for preparation?

Place the drumsticks in an oven-proof baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until chicken legs are cooked through and the internal temperature is 165º F (75º C).

Tasting these Spanish paprika chicken drumsticks

This chicken with paprika recipe gives you deliciously baked chicken drumsticks that are crispy and fork-tender.  The garlic and paprika rub adds a wonderful smoked flavor with just a hint of spice.

The legs are really juicy!

The drumsticks get a crispy skin thanks to the herby olive oil marinade that takes such a short time to prepare but adds so much flavor to the dish.

Each drumstick has 179 calories and is high in protein and low in carbs. If you want even fewer calories, you can remove the skin before baking but the chicken won’t be quite as moist.

If you are looking to add some carbs, serve this baked chicken with paprika along with some fluffy mashed potatoes for a really decadent comfort food experience.

I used chicken drumsticks for this recipe, but the paprika herb marinade works just as well on chicken breasts or even a whole chicken (just double the amounts for a whole chicken.)

These paprika chicken drumsticks can be served as a main course with your favorite sides, (roasted vegetables go great with them!) or a party appetizer. They would make a wonderful addition to a Cinco de Mayo menu.

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