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Best Roasted Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions
 

  • Marinate chicken in garlic salt and black pepper. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to broil setting.
  • Take chicken out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow to come to room temperature.
  • Drain juices from chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place chicken on lined baking sheet. Cover chicken generously with oil.
  • Place into the oven 6 inches away from the top broiler. Broil for 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from oven and pour out excess juices. Flip over and broil for another 15 minutes. Repeat as needed to achieve crispy chicken skin.
  • When both sides of chicken are golden brown, remove from oven and serve.
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