Crunchy Lemonade Drumsticks

These crunchy lemonade drumsticks are a fun and easy recipe that everyone will enjoy! You get a delicious marinade that penetrates every part of the chicken, while the outside gets coated in a crunchy panko coating. A perfect recipe for when you're craving fried chicken but don't want to eat something fried. The panko gets super crunchy, giving you that nice texture when you bite into these juicy drumsticks.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Mix 1 tablespoon lemon zest and the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the sugar and whisk to dissolve, then whisk in the yogurt and water.

Step 2

Pierce the drumsticks several times with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Toss in the marinade, cover and refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees

Step 4

Put the panko, oregano, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon zest, the cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to mix.

Step 5

Put the mayonnaise in a bowl. Set a rack on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.

Step 6

Remove the drumsticks from the marinade, dip in the mayonnaise, then drop into the bag and shake to coat; transfer to the rack.

Step 7

Mist the chicken with cooking spray. Bake until golden, about 35 minutes; flip and bake until browned and crisp, 35 to 40 more minutes.

Step 8

Enjoy warm or let cool completely, then pack in an airtight container.