Name: Juicy One Pan Roasted Chicken Drumsticks in Just 45 Minutes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2–2 1/2 lbs); 1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks; 4 large carrots, cut into thick 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks; 1 yellow bell pepper (or another red), cut into chunks (optional); 1 small onion, cut into chunks (optional); 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder); 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (optional); 1/2 cup chicken broth (for a little pan sauce); 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness); 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for topping)

Description

An easy one-pan dinner with juicy roasted chicken drumsticks and vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

8 chicken drumsticks (about 2–2 1/2 lbs)
1 1/2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
4 large carrots, cut into thick 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow bell pepper (or another red), cut into chunks (optional)
1 small onion, cut into chunks (optional)
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary (optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth (for a little pan sauce)
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Pat drumsticks dry. Toss chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, thyme, and garlic.
Toss potatoes, carrots, and peppers with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt/pepper.
Spread veggies in a roasting pan. Nestle drumsticks on top. Pour chicken broth into the pan.
Bake 35–45 minutes, flipping veggies once halfway, until chicken reaches 165°F and potatoes are tender.
Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp skin.
Drizzle with lemon juice (optional) and top with fresh parsley. Serve with pan juices.

Notes

Use a large sheet pan for even cooking.
Cut veggies in uniform sizes for consistent roasting.
Check chicken temp with a meat thermometer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 560
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 145mg

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