Description
A vibrant and flavorful Puerto Rican Chicken that comes together in about 50 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds of drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 packet of Sazon seasoning
- 2 tablespoons of sofrito (optional)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, or sweet potatoes, optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a big bowl, toss the chicken drumsticks with garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, Sazon, and sofrito. Cover and let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the marinated chicken on a baking tray, adding any veggies if desired.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then flip the chicken and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Crank up the heat to 400°F and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes for a crispy finish.
- Serve alongside your favorite sides and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is customizable; feel free to adjust ingredients based on your preference. Serve with rice and beans for a classic pairing.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg