These Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks are marinated in a savory dressing, tossed in a homemade gluten-free bread crumb mixture, and baked to perfection. Ready in 10 minutes, these “shake and bake” keto chicken legs are crispy and well seasoned on the outside and juicy on the inside.
These chicken drumsticks are very similar to (keto) shake and bake! The chicken is first marinated in this maple dijon marinade so that the meat stays juicy and flavorful. Then, the drumsticks are rolled around in the keto breadcrumbs until well coated. The sweetness from the marinade balances the saltiness of the breading. The breading gets nice and crispy in the oven and prevents the chicken from drying out. If you were a shake and bake fan before your healthy eating journey began, you’re going to love these baked chicken legs!
How Are These Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks Breaded?
These keto chicken legs (drumsticks) are breaded in a gluten-free bread-crumb substitute. Click here for that recipe. You will need to prepare the batch of bread crumbs while your chicken is marinating so that everything is ready when it’s time to prepare the chicken. Don’t be intimidated though, these bread crumbs are incredibly simple to make and only take about 10 minutes and 3 ingredients. Watch the video for a tutorial.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken drumsticks/legs, about 12 drumsticks
- 1 batch dijon vinaigrette
- 1 batch gluten-free bread crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade according to the directions in this post. Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 3 hours, up to overnight.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the bread crumbs as directed in this recipe. They’re very easy and only take 10 minutes to make!
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack. Lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Use tongs to remove the chicken from the marinade and place them 2 at a time in the breading.
- Evenly coat each drumstick with the bread crumbs. Place them on the wire rack.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and cook another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
What To Serve With The Drumsticks
These crispy baked drumsticks are great for a weeknight meal but could also be served at a cookout for the 4th of July! Try pairing one of these healthy low-carb side dishes with your crispy chicken legs:
- Brussel Sprout Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
- Tossed Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (same as what the chicken is marinated in)
- Keto Buttermilk Cornbread
- Keto Broccoli Salad
- Balsamic Roasted Green Beans and Strawberries
- Keto Mexican Style Cauliflower Rice
- Keto Coleslaw
FAQs
Since the majority of meat is on the outside and surrounding bone, they cook quite quickly. For the average size drumstick, 30 to 35 minutes should be perfect. Of course, you can verify doneness with a meat thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 165 F, the chicken is fully cooked.
These chicken legs are not dredged in egg before the bread crumbs. As with most breaded meats, there will be a little bit of breading lost in the oven but the oil from the marinade helps keep the breading on nicely. If you do not have egg allergies and prefer to dip the drumsticks in egg first, that is perfectly fine! This will slightly increase calories but will not affect carbs.
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How To Store Crispy Baked Keto Chicken Drumsticks
Let the chicken drumsticks cool completely. Line an airtight container with paper towel and place the drumsticks inside. Be careful not to let the drumsticks touch each other, as this will cause them to lose their crispiness. You can then refrigerate them for up to 4 days. When you’re ready to eat them, place the chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350°F or until heated through and crispy. You can also freeze the drumsticks for up to 3 months, following the same instructions above. Before you reheat them though, let them thaw overnight in the fridge.
Other Chicken Recipes You Might Like To Try:
- Keto Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
- Sugar-Free Keto BBQ Pulled Chicken
- Chicken Alfredo Pizza On Fat Head Crust
- Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Keto)
Crispy Baked Keto Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks/legs about 12 drumsticks
- 1 batch dijon vinaigrette
- 1 batch gluten free bread crumbs
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare the marinade according to the directions in this post. Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and pour the mariade over them. Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 3 hours, up to overnight.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the bread crumbs as directed in this recipe. They’re very easy and only take 10 minutes to make!
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack. Lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Use tongs to remove the chicken from the marinade and place them 2 at a time in the breading.
- Evenly coat each drumstick with the bread crumbs. Place them on the wire rack.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and cook another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
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