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Zesty Ranch Chicken Drumsticks w/ Homemade Ranch Dipping Sauce

A healthy, yet delicious alternative to fried chicken drumsticks. They are marinated in a super flavorful, zesty-Ranch marinade and broiled in the oven in order to get a little smoky flavor. Served with a homemade Ranch that will make you never buy bottle Ranch again... I promise you won't even miss you fried chicken drumsticks!
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Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Ranch Dipping Sauce:

  • 1 cup Real Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • Salt To Taste
  • 1/4 cup Italian Flat-leaf Parsley chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional

For the Chicken:

  • 16 whole Chicken Legs
  • 1 (16 oz) bottle of Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning

Instructions

For the Ranch:

  • In a bowl combine all ingredients, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving.

For the Chicken:

  • Place chicken legs in a large plastic bag or bowl. Pour Italian dressing over the top, tossing to combine. Cover with plastic wrap (if using bowl) and marinate for at least two hours--several hours is better. Toss a few times during the marinating process.
  • Preheat broiler to high. Arrange oven rack toward bottom of oven.
  • Lay chicken legs on a broiler pan, or other baking dish with a drip tray. Sprinkle Ranch seasoning on both sides and broil for 25 minutes, turning once and marinating other side with Ranch seasoning halfway through. Remove pan from oven when done.
  • Serve immediately with Ranch dipping sauce and enjoy!