Chicken Drumsticks

 They are usually super inexpensive and can be bought in a big pack that's enough for several meals.  I'm also a fan of them because one drumstick is the perfect portion for the kids.

The way that we usually prepare them is on the grill, like these Honey Mustard Drumsticks, but I decided to bake them in the oven this time in a crispy crunchy panko coating.  The result leaves the chicken so incredibly juicy and super crunchy, just like chicken that's been fried.  Hence the name "oven-fried". 

Ingredients

• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp water
• 4 tbsps butter
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsps parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.  Put the butter in  your cast iron skillet and place it in the oven to melt.
2. Meanwhile, in a shallow dish whisk together the egg and the water.  In another shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil and black pepper.
3. Dip the drumsticks in the egg mixture followed by the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the coating firmly onto each piece.  Put the drumsticks into the pan of melted butter and drizzle them with olive oil.
4. Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, flip then continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes.

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