Name: Crispy Ranch Drumsticks
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups buttermilk, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 0.75 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 8 chicken drumsticks (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds), skin removed; 3 teaspoons dried dill, divided; 3 teaspoons dried chives, divided; 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder, divided; 1.5 cups crushed cornflakes; Canola or olive oil cooking spray; 0.5 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 4 cups sliced fresh vegetables for dipping, such as bell pepper, carrot and/or cucumber

Crispy Ranch Drumsticks

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This easy kid-friendly dinner pairs healthier oven-fried chicken with crisp, raw vegetables and a homemade ranch dressing for dipping.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on June 8, 2018

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups buttermilk, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
8 chicken drumsticks (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds), skin removed
3 teaspoons dried dill, divided
3 teaspoons dried chives, divided
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes
Canola or olive oil cooking spray
½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
4 cups sliced fresh vegetables for dipping, such as bell pepper, carrot and/or cucumber

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Whisk 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken and stir to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, stirring once or twice, for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
Combine 2 teaspoons dill, 2 teaspoons chives, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Place cornflakes in a shallow dish. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake off the excess. Sprinkle the herb mixture all over the drumsticks, then roll them in the cornflakes, coating well. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and coat all sides with cooking spray.
Bake the drumsticks until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone registers 165 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise with the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon dill, 1 teaspoon chives and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a small bowl. Serve the chicken with vegetables and the dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

522	Calories
31g	Fat
21g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 drumsticks, 1 cup veggies & 1/4 cup sauce
Calories 522
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 39g	78%
Total Fat 31g	39%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 203mg	68%
Vitamin A 3322IU	66%
Vitamin C 121mg	135%
Folate 135mcg	34%
Sodium 620mg	27%
Calcium 83mg	6%
Iron 7mg	37%
Magnesium 57mg	14%
Potassium 685mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.