Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Puerto Rican chicken recipe, an oven-baked delight that’s perfect for any occasion. With tender chicken drumsticks marinated in a zesty blend of spices and sofrito, this dish captures the essence of Puerto Rican cuisine while being simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 packet Sazon seasoning
- 2 tablespoons sofrito (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken and all remaining ingredients.
- Mix gently to coat the chicken evenly with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for optimal flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Arrange marinated chicken on a baking tray in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes; flip the chicken and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Increase the temperature to 400°F and bake for another 5-10 minutes until skin is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg