Time to drum up some love for Lemon Pepper Drummies; thankfully, they’re delicious, so it won’t take too much effort! These meaty, tender cuts of chicken are perfectly suited for carrying a lot of flavors, from the bright, sharp lemon to the spicy black pepper. These Lemon Pepper Drummies are also drizzled in butter, which is just the metaphorical cherry on top that will have your feet tapping to the flavor beat! They may march to the beat of their own drummer, but this dish is going to have you marching alongside!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken drummies (the uppermost part of the chicken wing)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- all-purpose seasoning, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium lemon, zested
- ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Clean and pat the chicken drummies dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
Step 3 –Pour the lemon juice evenly over the drummies and season them with the all-purpose seasoning, tossing until well-combined.
Step 4 –Heat the vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5 –Add the drummies to the hot oil and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the drummies from the skillet and into a clean bowl.
Step 7 –In a microwave-safe container, melt the butter in the microwave.
Step 8 –Mix most of the lemon zest, reserving a small amount for garnish, and the black pepper into the butter until well-combined.
Step 9 –Pour the butter mixture over the chicken drummies and mix well.
Step 10 –Spread the chicken out onto a non-stick baking sheet.
Step 11 –Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until the skin is crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 12 –Transfer the chicken from the oven and sprinkle with the reserved lemon zest and the black pepper.
Step 13 –Serve.
