Keto Seven Spice Chicken Drumsticks

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  • prep time

    prep time

    1 h 15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    45 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    2 h 0 min

Keto Seven Spice Chicken Drumsticks

41 ratings

For a simple lunch or dinner entree, these chicken drumsticks come together in a snap. Not to be confused with the store-bought seasoning, the seven spices flavoring this chicken are garlic, paprika, cayenne, mustard powder, and oregano (in addition to salt and pepper). A short marinade time makes life just that much simpler!

*Please note that you may need more olive oil than listed in the ingredients.

  • Net Carbs

    1.1 g

  • Fiber

    0.7 g

  • Total Carbs

    1.9 g

  • Protein

    12.7 g

  • Fats

    18 g

219 cals

Keto Seven Spice Chicken Drumsticks

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Drumstick, Skin Removed Before Cooking

    Chicken Drumstick, Skin Removed Before Cooking

    4 medium

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    4 tablespoon

  • Salt

    Salt

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic Powder

    Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Paprika

    Paprika

    2 teaspoon

  • Cayenne

    Cayenne

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Oregano, Dried

    Oregano, Dried

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Heavy Cream

    Heavy Cream

    1 tablespoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

2 h

  • Step 1

    Prepare the drunk sticks by removing the skin if necessary. Then, slice 2-3 cuts across the top of each leg.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    In a bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients. You will need up to ¼ cup of olive oil to create this marinade, but not all the olive oil will be consumed.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Place the chicken drum sticks and marinade in a large ziploc bag. Spread the marinade around in the bag until the chicken is completely coated. Roll the bag up and let the chicken marinate for 1 hour.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    After marinating, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a glass baking dish with pan spray and place the chicken legs in the dish. You can pour any extra marinade over the chicken to get all the spices.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Bake the dish for 45 minutes. The outside should be slightly crisp, golden, and a meat thermometer should read 175 degrees internally.
    Step 5

Comments 31

  • PropitiousMacadamia622828

    PropitiousMacadamia622828 2 months ago

    It was so tasty!

    • UpbeatMacadamia258820

      UpbeatMacadamia258820 4 months ago

      I followed the directions exactly and my husband and I loved this. It’s now a regular in our house

      • FantasticArugula911277

        FantasticArugula911277 a year ago

        Can I have it marinade overnight ?

        • MirthfulRadish752425

          MirthfulRadish752425 2 years ago

          Has anybody tried this sous vide ? If so please comment.

          • Mary

            Mary 3 years ago

            Delicious though I used less than half the cayenne pepper which was enough for me. I kept the skin on which I am pleased with.

            • Dlfonner

              Dlfonner 3 years ago

              What did you use as a side dish with this

          • FortuitousArugula875789

            FortuitousArugula875789 3 years ago

            I like the drumsticks but with the skin 🤭 Does the skin have to be removed? Will that break my keto diet somehow? I don't think it's so harmful for loosing weight isn't it? :)

            • Jachromatic

              Jachromatic a year ago

              The skin is better to leave on.

            • JamieW607

              JamieW607 3 years ago

              You can eat the skin :) I leave mine on too!

          • RousingKetone112571

            RousingKetone112571 3 years ago

            Has anyone cook this in a Pressure cooker

            • Maiden Minnesota

              Maiden Minnesota 3 years ago

              I really wish I didn't have a math learning disability because I tried to split the baking time in half so I could turn the chicken, and goofed up my math, which caused me to overcook these by 10 minutes, slightly burning the spices, but it was still good! Next time I'll just leave them alone so I don't mess up the baking time.

              • Smurf85

                Smurf85 3 years ago

                Super easy and delish!

                • Crys

                  Crys 3 years ago

                  Delicious

                  • Anonymous

                    Anonymous 3 years ago

                    This was excellent. I added more cayenne as I like spicer. I cooked mine in the air fryer for 23 mins at 400 and flipped them once half way through. Can't wait to make it again.

                    • Tarae74

                      Tarae74 3 years ago

                      Super delicious!! Easy receipy

                      • hellrungcarol@aol.com

                        hellrungcarol@aol.com 3 years ago

                        Absolutely delicious! My non-keto husband loved the flavor and tenderness. Will definitely make again.

                        • Donnased

                          Donnased 3 years ago

                          It says serving size is 1/2 a drumstick. Is that correct?

                          • Happyman54

                            Happyman54 3 years ago

                            This was another great recipe and I will for sure make this again. My lady loved it. I made 16 some with the skin but most without. They was small so I did 2 per serving with some Broccoli and some with Green beans wow I am a chef now. Lol

                            • Proud Nana

                              Proud Nana 3 years ago

                              Do you have to remove the skin ?

                              • Psycasso

                                Psycasso 3 years ago

                                We all loved it. Next time I will half the paper but I use fresh ground black pepper so it has a little more bite than preground pepper.

                                • Taylorsmom

                                  Taylorsmom 4 years ago

                                  wow, it was delicious! i didn't have mustard powder so i used Dijon. I took the chicken out of the freezer one day before i should have, so once thawed, i just put them in the marinade so it was in there for about 18 hours. Definitely a keeper. thanks.

                                  • Regina

                                    Regina 4 years ago

                                    Made these tonight and must say they were very yummy and a keeper recipe. Thanks for sharing.

                                    • Laurel

                                      Laurel 4 years ago

                                      Delicious!

                                      • Anonymous

                                        Anonymous 4 years ago

                                        Super delicious and quick and easy to make. Recommend you try!

                                        • laureniveymuniz

                                          laureniveymuniz 4 years ago

                                          We used parsley for oregano but otherwise followed the recipe and it was great! Our little one even liked it!

                                          • LenDP

                                            LenDP 4 years ago

                                            Made this 4x in 2 weeks. Easy and delicious. My husband said best chicken he had at home. I was glad and offended at the same time. 😀

                                            • Dia

                                              Dia 4 years ago

                                              Im confused about serving size and instructions quantity. Which one to have as a meal ? 4 drumsticks or 1.25 ??

                                              • recipewriter

                                                recipewriter 4 years ago

                                                1 serving is 1 drumstick.

                                            • Pds1023

                                              Pds1023 4 years ago

                                              I used this marinade for wings and we had wing night!!! So delish

                                              • CrazyCraftingCatLady

                                                CrazyCraftingCatLady 4 years ago

                                                Delicious! My non-keto hubby loved it, too. It had just the right amount of heat, too!

                                                • rosemattax

                                                  rosemattax 4 years ago

                                                  Easy peasy! My husband loves it too. I'm content with two tablespoons of olive oil. But I also leave skin on.