Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumettes

1 1/2h
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
1h 30m
Ready In

Recipe: #42429

February 28, 2024



"I'm reading a book about salt and pepper. Along with history, there are some recipes, too. This one spoke to me! I don't have a seasoned clay baking dish, but I'd use it if I did!! I included refrigeration time in the prep time."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (143.9 g)
  • Calories 175.8
  • Total Fat - 9.2 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.6 g
  • Cholesterol - 272.2 mg
  • Sodium - 1823.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 2.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1 g
  • Sugars - 0.5 g
  • Protein - 20.4 g
  • Calcium - 26.8 mg
  • Iron - 3.2 mg
  • Vitamin C - 13.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

To make drumettes, cut the chicken wings at each joint. Use the two larger pieces for this recipe and reserve the wing tips for making stock.

Step 2

Put the drumettes in a large bowl and toss with the tablespoon of salt and pepper (and the oregano, if using). Add the lemon juice and toss again; cover and refrigerate for at least an hour and as long as four hours.

Step 3

To finish, remove the drumettes from the refrigerator. Arrange the lemon slices, overlapping them slightly, over the surface of a seasoned clay baking dish or glass baking dish just large enough to hold the wings in a single layer.

Step 4

Arrange the drumettes in a single layer on top of the lemons and add any juices that have collected in the bowl.

Step 5

Put the dish in a cold oven, set the heat to 375 degrees and bake until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Serve directly from the clay dish or transfer from a glass baking dish to a serving platter, sprinkle with a little fleur de sel or sel gris and serve immediately.

Tips


No special items needed.

3 Reviews

ForeverMama

This recipe turned out to be an excellent choice. Loved all the lemony, crispy edges. The lemon slices are also a favorite, as they came out jammy, a perfect accompaniment. I followed what QueenBea did and finished them in the broiler (I don’t have a large enough clay pot). All-around great recipe, that will again, be place on a Best Of file – Mine. Thanks, Linky, for sharing. Made it for Best of 2024, as recommended by Mikekey.

5.0

review by:
(8 Feb 2025)

Mikekey

I have a clay baking dish and used it. These turned out juicy and very flavorful. Much better than the salt and pepper wings I get from the local wings restaurant. The lemon added a nice flavor kick also.

5.0

review by:
(14 Apr 2024)

QueenBea

These are so tasty. I love the lemon in this, not too tart. I did broil them for a couple of minutes just to crisp them and garnished with a sprinkle of lemon pepper instead of the flaked salt.

5.0

review by:
(13 Mar 2024)

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