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Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Dill
I love fresh dill. Just the smell makes my mouth water and I begin to think of all of the wonderful things I can do with it. I can use it to make homemade ranch dip, and of course pickles, and as I found out from this recipe, it also pairs nicely with chicken. To start, I marinated the chicken drumsticks in a quick marinade of olive oil, fresh dill, red wine vinegar, salt and fresh cracked pepper. I then roasted the drumsticks in the oven until the skin was golden brown and crispy. The smell coming from the kitchen was almost as good as the first juicy bite.
I used chicken drumsticks in this recipe because they were on sale at my local grocery store. You could also substitute chicken thighs or even a whole fryer chicken cut into 8 pieces so you can get a little bit of dark and white meat.
Note: You need to marinate this chicken for at least 2 hours, be sure to plan accordingly.
Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Dill Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-5 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 6-8 chicken drumsticks
Instructions
In a large bowl whisk together olive oil, dill, red wine vinegar, kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.
Add chicken to bowl and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. As with most marinades, the longer the better :)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place marinated chicken in a glass baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the skin turns golden brown.
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with a few fresh dill sprigs, if desired. Serve.
Notes
Served with Simple Roasted Red Potatoes and some freshly steamed asparagus, this makes a perfect spring meal. Enjoy!
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
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Allison
May 15, 2009 at 1:15 pmTried this recipe with gnocchi and pesto sauce. So delicious!
Deseree
May 15, 2009 at 2:54 pmYay! I am glad you enjoyed it. Gnocchi and pesto sounds super yummy, I bet it went well together.
Marta
April 30, 2009 at 6:12 amGreat simple recipe! Thank you! With chicken, it’s all about the marinade! You can take it from bland to superb with just the right potions and letting it rest. I adore chicken and I find it’s at its best in simple recipes like this. I’ll try it soon!
Deseree
April 30, 2009 at 1:39 pmYou’re welcome Marta! I agree that it is all about the marinade and there are endless possibilities! I hope you enjoy it when you try it :)