ONE PAN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AND RICE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Spread 1/4 cup of olive oil over the bottom of the prepared baking dish and line up drumsticks on top, alternating directions so that they fit. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter each, on the thick part of the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic salt, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover chicken with remaining olive oil; continue to bake until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 10 to 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425F.
• In a bowl combine: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika, turmeric, oregano, thyme and cayenne;
• Place the chicken in the oven-safe dish like casserole or cast-iron skillet;
• Pour the mixture over the chicken and rub it on both sides; (This can be done a night before and kept refrigerated before cooking);
• Place the chicken skin side up and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika (for more intense color); Transfer the casserole to the hot oven.
• Roast the chicken for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F;
• After about 20 minutes of roasting, you can add a little pat of butter on each piece of chicken for crispier skin. It is an optional step and can be omitted;
• Once the chicken reaches 165 F remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.