Originally published on March 26, 2015
When the new menu at work was still only being talked about, I was so excited to learn that Chef was trying to get chicken wings on it. Chicken wings are after all my very favourite food, and the thought that I’d constantly be within arm’s reach of them was something to get excited about. Unfortunately (or so I thought at the time), Boss Lady wasn’t thrilled with the idea, choosing instead to offer drumsticks. Can I be honest? I thought it was a bad decision, but it’s her restaurant, not mine. Turns out, she might just be starting a new trend because these are honestly some of the best drumsticks I’ve ever had. Seriously. Don’t be surprised if you start seeing drumsticks replace chicken wings at your favourite watering hole.
We offer them in three different sauces, but the Garlic Parmesan Drumsticks are so good, they’re the only ones I ever really order for myself. Now, you and I can both make them in our own kitchen. And how awesome is that?!?
Ingredients:
12 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
5 garlic cloves, minced
Salt
Pepper
Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2.) Toss drumsticks with olive oil, approximately 1 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Lay the drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and place them into the oven. Cook for 30-45 minutes, until they are cooked through and the juices run clear. When drumsticks are finished cooking in the oven, remove them and set aside.
3.) Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the garlic and the drumsticks and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan cheese, the parsley, and just a pinch of salt. Toss again to coat.
4.) Serve and enjoy!