Puerto Rican Chicken
This flavorful Puerto Rican-style baked chicken is simple yet packed with bold seasoning. With a blend of spices and optional sofrito for extra depth, the drumsticks come out juicy, aromatic, and perfect for a satisfying everyday meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
3 pounds chicken drumsticks
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 packet sazon seasoning
2 tablespoons sofrito (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, sazon seasoning, and sofrito (if using).
- Mix well, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning. For deeper flavor, let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal per serving
Find it online: https://recipzy.com/puerto-rican-chicken/