Description
Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Veggies is a vibrant and wholesome dish that seamlessly blends flavor and nutrition, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings. With juicy chicken drumsticks roasted to perfection alongside a medley of colorful vegetables, this recipe is not only visually appealing but also easy to prepare. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can toss together simple ingredients for a meal that delivers bold flavors and satisfies even the pickiest eaters. Versatile and healthy, this dish is perfect for meal prepping, ensuring you have delicious leftovers ready for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 500g potatoes, chopped
- 300g carrots, cut
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a large roasting pan, arrange chicken drumsticks, potato chunks, and carrot pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the marinade over the chicken and veggies; toss until evenly coated.
- Roast in the oven for 45–50 minutes, turning the vegetables halfway through cooking until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick with veggies (about 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg