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Plated Asian Chicken Drumsticks on a bed of rice with stir fry vegetables surrounded by a linen napkin, chop sticks, and lime wedges.

Asian Chicken Drumsticks {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}

Katie AdamsKatie Adams
Mouthwatering tender, juicy chicken drumsticks are covered in deliciously crispy skin in this easy, family friendly recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 13
Calories 137 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large rimmed baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil optional
  • 1 large wire rack optional
  • 1 gallon storage bag
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 lemon zester to grate the fresh ginger

Ingredients
  

  • 13 chicken drumsticks I buy the family pack

Marinade

  • ⅓ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1½ teaspoon fresh ginger grated (about ½" fresh ginger)

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • Add chicken drumsticks to a large storage bag.
  • In a small measuring pitcher or bowl add coconut aminos, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Use fork or small whisk to thoroughly combine.
  • Pour marinade in bag over chicken, press to remove air and seal tightly. Shake bag to get the chicken coated in marinade. Place bag flat in refrigerator. Marinate 30 minutes up to overnight flipping once halfway through.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with wire rack if desired. Place chicken drumsticks in a single layer on baking sheet or wire rack.
    Raw marinaded chicken legs on a wire rack covered foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake 35-38 minutes until internal temperature reads 165℉. If the drumsticks are cooked on a wire rack the skin should come out nice and crispy. If the drumsticks are cooked directly on a baking sheet broil an additional 4-8 minutes to create crispy skin. Enjoy!!

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword chicken recipes, fresh ginger, marinade, oven baked
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