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chicken and potatoes served and garnished with parsley.
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Baked Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes

These oven baked chicken drumsticks and potatoes are packed full of flavor, nutritious, and delicious. My one pan chicken and potatoes recipe is easy, simple, and quick. It is time saving and perfect for mid week dinners.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, British, Canadian, International
Keyword: baked chicken and potatoes, baked chicken drumsticks and potatoes, chicken legs and potatoes, one pan chicken and potatoes, oven baked chicken drumsticks and potatoes
Servings: 6
Calories: 315kcal
Author: K's Cuisine

Equipment

  • Baking tray

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken drumsticks
  • 1 kg Potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion granules
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Instructions

  • Add paprika, rosemary, parsley, cumin, garlic, onion granules, black pepper, and salt to a small bowl. Mix till combined.
  • Clean and pat the chicken drumsticks dry with kitchen towels. Add half of the seasoning and half the olive oil to the chicken. Mix till the drumsticks are evenly coated.
  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-2 inches sizes, rinse, drain, and pat them dry with kitchen towels.
  • Add the remaining half of the seasoning and olive oil to the potatoes and mix till they are evenly coated in the seasoning.
  • Arrange the chicken drumsticks and potatoes on a baking tray and bake them in the oven at 200C/400F for 40 minutes.
    Ensure the chicken is cooked to a core temperature of at least 165F/75C.
  • Bring out the tray from the oven, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Notes

  • You can bake carrots with the chicken and potatoes at the same time.
  • Swap the seasoning for any other good seasoning for potatoes and chicken. Examples: cajun seasoning, Jerk seasoning, chicken seasoning.
  • You can use chicken drumsticks and bone in chicken thighs.
  • There is no need to cover the tray with foil while baking.
  • Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, allowing the internal juice to redistribute before serving.
  • You can use the pan juice to make gravy to serve with the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 985mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 643IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg