Description
Enjoy the flavors of pizza in a unique way with these Pepperoni Chicken Legs. Juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned, baked, and then topped with pizza sauce, melted cheese, and savory pepperoni slices for a delicious twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Drumsticks:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 slices pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the drumsticks dry, rub with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Add toppings: Spoon pizza sauce over each drumstick, sprinkle with mozzarella, place pepperoni slices, and bake for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Final touches: Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken legs for 2-3 minutes after adding cheese and pepperoni.
- Serve with garlic bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
