Baked Chicken Drumsticks And Potatoes
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Baked Chicken Drumsticks And Potatoes
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Easy oven baked chicken legs are roasted until crispy, juicy and delicious on the same pan with potatoes and carrots. This easy and flavorful recipe is great for kids, and great for any weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 8 medium chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray pan generously with spray cooking oil.
- Trim chicken drumsticks on a cutting board. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels really well to help the skin get crispier. Set to the side.
- Wash and dry carrots and potatoes. Peel carrots and chop into 1 inch chunks. Chop potatoes into 1 inch chunks and place in a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl add paprika, thyme, garlic salt, pepper and oil. Mix well until combined.
- Place chicken drumsticks in a large bowl or large gallon sized zip-top bag. Add half of the oil and spice mixture. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly, then place the chicken drumsticks evenly on the pan.
- Pour the remaining oil and spice mixture over the potatoes and carrots. Mix well until the vegetables are evenly coated with oil, then place vegetables on the sheet pan.
- Bake chicken drumsticks and vegetables for a total of 45 to 60 minutes, flipping once halfway through to help cook evenly. Drumsticks should be crispy brown and register 165 degrees with a meat thermometer in the meaty part of the drumsticks when done. Be careful not to touch the bone with the thermometer as it can affect the temperature. Once cooked through, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If the chicken isn’t quite crispy but is at the right temperature, switch the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for 2-5 minutes, watching carefully as to not burn
- If the chicken isn’t quite crispy but is at the right temperature, switch the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for 2-5 minutes, watching carefully as to not burn
- Coating the chicken drumsticks and vegetables separately ensures both have an even coating of spices and oil. I've tried mixing everything in one bowl, but it just doesn't mix evenly.
- Make sure to check your chicken for doneness and color. Chicken should be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165. Potatoes and carrots can be pricked with a fork to make sure they are tender.
- You can easily adjust the number of chicken drumsticks you add. This recipe can be made with between six and ten drumsticks before you would need more oil and spices.
- I like to add an extra pinch of salt to both pans before adding to the oven. This ensures the salt is divided evenly on the vegetables and chicken and brings out the flavor just a little more. A pinch is no more than 1/8 of a teaspoon of salt.
- Chicken can also marinade in the oil and spice mixture for up to 24 hours before, but I recommend waiting to pour oil over veggies until just before cooking.
- I don't recommend using pyrex or glass baking dish at this temperature safely.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
775mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4008IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 775mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4008IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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