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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Meat + Chicken » Baked Turmeric Lemon Chicken

Baked Turmeric Lemon Chicken

Published: Jun 1, 2017 · Last Modified: September 27, 2019 by Dani

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I love a simple meal that my whole family enjoys!  It just makes life so easy, doesn’t it?

I’ve found that chicken drumsticks are always a winner.  I really think it’s because my kids feel like they’re eating something that’s on a stick and for whatever reason they really like eating things on a stick.  I kind of get it, somehow the stick makes things a little more fun!

So, I’m always looking for delicious new ways to bake up a drumstick.

This recipe is both bright and warm.  The combination of turmeric and cinnamon give it a nice warm flavor while the lemon keeps it bright and fresh.

You’ll notice that I remove the skin from my drumsticks. I find that because the meat is dark meat, it still stays nice and moist without the skin PLUS since I am baking the chicken the skin wouldn’t get crispy any way, so removing it just seems like the best road to travel.

Oh! And if you like to meal prep, be sure to make some extra chicken.  This recipe makes great leftovers.

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4.58 from 21 votes

Baked Turmeric Lemon Chicken

Course: DIET, DINNER, meat + chicken
Cuisine: American, gluten free, low carb + keto
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. of chicken drumsticks about 9 drumsticks depending on the size
  • 2 tbsp. avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. crushed garlic
  • 2 tsp. dried turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
  • 1 onion cut into wedges
  • *optional: cayenne pepper + extra lemon

Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 350.
  • Remove the skin from each drumstick and place in a baking dish.
  • In a spouted measuring cup, combine avocado oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, garlic, dried turmeric, HALF the cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
  • Pour the turmeric marinade over the chicken and gently rub the chicken with the marinade until all of the drumsticks are coated on all sided. Stick the onion and lemon wedges all around the chicken so everybody is nice and cozy in the pan.
  • Pop on a lid and marinade for up to 12 hours (or not at all).
  • Place chicken in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken has reached 165F and is cooked thorough. Allow to cool bit, spoon juices over the top and enjoy!

Gluten Free, Low Carb + Keto, Meat + Chicken, Recipes, Video Chicken, Cinnamon, Gluten Free, Lemon, Low Carb + Keto, Turmeric

About Dani

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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Comments

  1. Emily @ Robust Recipes says

    June 6, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! I made it in my crockpot because it’s really hot in my kitchen. I will for sure be making it again! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Susan Solomon says

      July 10, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      Did you do the exact recipes and then cook on ?low for how long? Thanks. I am not an intuitive cook-need lots of direction!

      Reply
    • Sofia McBain says

      August 16, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Looks awesome, I love your website! I am going to try it.

      Reply
      • Dani says

        August 20, 2017 at 3:10 pm

        5 stars
        Excellent!! Enjoy it.

        Reply
  2. Red says

    June 30, 2017 at 4:36 am

    5 stars
    What do you do with the other half of the cinnamon?

    Reply
  3. Mary Lee says

    July 4, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    5 stars
    what about using skinless thighs in place of the drumsticks? Sounds good and looking for way to eat more turmeric. Thank you,

    Reply
    • Mary Lee says

      July 4, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      Dani, I watched the video and you answered my question. I will use thighs or breasts. Enjoyed the video.

      Reply
  4. Shelly says

    July 9, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    5 stars
    I made this with chicken legs and thigh plus added cauliflower for an extra veggie and I didn’t want dirty up another pan. I have issues with my stove it either over heats or takes along time to preheat. I will be making this again.

    Reply
  5. Stacy Greene says

    August 6, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!!! This was the most moist and succulent chicken ever, and I loved the turmeric & cinnamon combo! And the sauce- YUM! It tasted so good drizzled over rice. I will definitely be making this again. and again. and again!!!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      August 10, 2017 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it Stacy.

      Reply
  6. Charlotte Skadal says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    5 stars
    Dani…..just baked this chicken tonight! I added thick sliced fresh mushrooms. YUMMY! One problem….so good it challenges my efforts with Portion Control! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Vana says

      June 13, 2019 at 6:11 am

      5 stars
      Thanks Charlotte! I wasnt sure what to do with my mushrooms, now do. This dish does not have veg and I’m not an imaginative cook. I’m making this now with mushrooms

      Reply
  7. So Yeon Yoon says

    July 3, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    This has easily become of our family’s go-to recipes. Even my pick 2 yearold daughter loves it! Thank you for a simple, healthy and delicious dish!

    Reply
    • Dani says

      July 17, 2018 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      Anytime!! I’m so happy to hear that you are enjoying it.

      Reply
  8. Carrie L. Thatcher says

    February 16, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    5 stars
    It’s what’s for dinner tonight. I made Turkey and Black Bean Quesidilla’s last night. It’s a Dani week.

    Reply
    • Dani says

      February 18, 2019 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      LOL! LOVE that! Enjoy!

      Reply

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