Chicken Drums Cajun Recipe

Savor these succulent Cajun-spiced chicken drumsticks, a delicious and diabetic-friendly recipe perfect for two! Tender, flavorful chicken with a hint of spice, ready in under an hour. This low-carb meal provides 3 meat exchanges and is sure to become a weeknight favorite.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 317.5 kcal
Protein 105g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Drums Cajun

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How to Make Chicken Drums Cajun

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Place chicken drumsticks in the prepared dish.
  4. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning evenly over the chicken.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, then carefully flip the drumsticks.
  7. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the juices run clear.
  8. Remove from oven. (Optional: Add any desired fresh herbs/vegetables in step 9)
  9. Remove foil and toss chicken with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Scrape the bottom and sides of the baking dish with a spatula to incorporate any browned bits.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

12g

Carbs

0g