Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks with Garlic Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease it with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Remove skin from each drumstick by using a paper towel to grasp the skin and pull it off. Rinse chicken in cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
3. 3
   Melt butter in a pan on the stove or in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl.
4. 4
   Grate Parmesan (use a Vitamix or food processor if you have one.)
5. 5
   Place grated cheese on a dinner plate and mix in paprika and garlic powder.
6. 6
   Set up an assembly line from left to right, with the chicken, the pan of melted butter, the plate with the seasoned Parmesan and the foil-lined pan. Use a fork to spear a drumstick, dip it in butter, then into the Parmesan mixture, coating all sides.
7. 7
   Place the coated chicken on the foil-lined pan. Repeat for the rest of the chicken.
8. 8
   Bake the chicken uncovered for one hour, or until completely cooked. Check for doneness by cutting into a piece. It should no longer be pink inside.
9. 9
   Serve the chicken with sliced Italian bread to dip into the melted garlic butter from the pan (or to keep it gluten-free, serve with rice).