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    Citrus Chicken Drumsticks

    Published on Apr 23, 2014 · Last updated on Aug 19, 2018 · 3 Comments

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    Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks

    These Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks are coated in a simple, and flavorful sweet & sour marinade made from orange -, lemon-, lime juice and honey, then baked to tender perfection.two Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks served on a crinkled piece of parchment paper with some citrus fruit in the background

    Fans of easy chicken dinner will love this recipe for Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks! A marinade made from orange juice, lime juice and lemon juice, garlic and honey makes the chicken practically fall off the bone tender once baked in the oven for 50 minutes!

    I usually eat a lot of chicken breast (in various forms!), especially for lunch, because it's convenient, very easy to cook and a great source of lean protein. My favorite chicken cut, however, is actually the drumsticks.

    I LOVE dark chicken meat! It's so much juicier and moister than the white parts.  Yum! And look at this beautiful golden brown crispy skin... Drool-worthy, right?

    For those of you, who wonder whether the dark or the white chicken meat is better for you, I have some good news: Compared with white meat, the dark meat of chicken drumsticks contains more iron, zinc, riboflavin, thiamine, and vitamins B6 and B12.

    And, hey, both have less fat than most cuts of red meat, so you can't really go wrong with chicken in general, and these baked Citrus Marinated Drumsticks in particular.

    Crispy Baked, Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks served in a white bowl lined with crinkled brown paper with some citrus fruit in the background

    The recipe for these baked Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks could not be easier. I bathed the chicken in orange, lemon and lime juice with a touch of honey and garlic.

    Then, I popped everything in the oven for 50 minutes and tada...I had myself some luscious drumsticks. Have I mentioned that these are totally healthy and paleo? Trust me, you don't want to toss the citrus honey sauce that comes with the chicken because that's probably the best part of the dish! Enjoy 🙂

    If you tried these Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks served on a crinkled piece of parchment paper
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    Citrus Chicken Drumsticks

    These Citrus Marinated Chicken Drumsticks are coated in a simple, and flavorful sweet & sour marinade made from orange -, lemon-, lime juice and honey, then baked to tender perfection.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Keyword baked, chicken, cleaneating, dinner, easy, lowcarb, marinade, protein
    Prep Time 1 hour
    Cook Time 50 minutes
    Marinating 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 346 kcal

    Ingredients

    For the marinade:

    • 2 oranges juiced
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • ½ lime juiced
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove minced

    For the chicken:

    • 8 chicken drumsticks
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp sweet paprika

    Instructions

    1. Combine all the marinade ingredients (orange, lemon and lime juice, honey, olive oil and garlic) in a bowl.
    2. Arrange chicken drumsticks in a large baking dish and pour marinade over. Marinate for about an hour in the fridge, flipping the chicken occasionally.
    3. Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Sprinkle chicken with salt and paprika. Bake for 50 minutes, turning occasionally, or until cooked through. Serve and top chicken with sauce.
    Nutrition Facts
    Citrus Chicken Drumsticks
    Amount Per Serving (2 drumsticks)
    Calories 346 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 139mg46%
    Sodium 158mg7%
    Potassium 493mg14%
    Carbohydrates 20g7%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 27g54%
    Vitamin A 280IU6%
    Vitamin C 51.8mg63%
    Calcium 51mg5%
    Iron 1.2mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Lauren

      April 27, 2014 at 10:21 am

      These look delicious Marie! My hubby loves chicken in any form, so I'm always looking for new ways to make it. I'll definitely be giving this a shot! 🙂

      Reply
      • marie

        May 01, 2014 at 5:24 pm

        Thank you Lauren! I hope your hubby likes it 🙂

        Reply
    2. 40A.

      August 19, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      The marinade sounds awesome! Love the combo of citrus, garlic and honey!

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