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Plate filled with Pineapple Thyme Chicken Drumsticks garnished with scallions and sprigs of thyme.

Pineapple Thyme Chicken Drumsticks {Paleo, Whole30}

Katie AdamsKatie Adams
These oven roasted drumsticks boast a flavorful, crisp skin and a tender, juicy interior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 102 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large rimmed baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil optional
  • 1 large wire rack optional
  • 1 small measuring pitcher 1 cup
  • 1 fork or small whisk
  • 1 gallon storage bag

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 springs fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dry thyme
  • 8-12 chicken drumsticks

Instructions
 

  • Add chicken drumsticks to a large storage bag.
  • In a small measuring pitcher or bowl add pineapple juice, coconut aminos, sesame oil, minced garlic and thyme. 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.
    Chicken drumsticks and marinade in a gallons storage bag.
  • 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.
    Marinaded chicken thighs on a foil lined baking sheet topped with a wire rack.
  • 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. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword chicken recipes, kid friendly recipes, oven recipe, paleo, pineapple marinade, whole30
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