Chicken Drumsticks Potatoes Carrots (Print View)

Roasted chicken drumsticks paired with tender potatoes and sweet carrots, seasoned with herbs.

# Components:

→ Poultry

01 - 8 chicken drumsticks, approximately 2.2 lbs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
03 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
04 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges

→ Marinade and Seasoning

05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Add chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat all surfaces with the marinade mixture. Transfer drumsticks to a plate and reserve.
04 - Add potatoes, carrots, and red onion wedges to the remaining marinade in the bowl. Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
05 - Distribute coated vegetables in a single layer across the prepared sheet pan. Arrange drumsticks on top of the vegetables.
06 - Roast in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Halfway through cooking, turn drumsticks and stir vegetables. Drumsticks are done when golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Vegetables should be tender.
07 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner together.
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy while the vegetables soak up all those herby, garlicky flavors.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but simple enough that you can make it on a Wednesday night without thinking twice.
02 -
  • Don't stir the pan constantly; let the vegetables sit undisturbed for the first 20 minutes so they actually caramelize instead of steaming.
  • Dried herbs are a totally legitimate substitute for fresh, but use only one-third the amount because they're more concentrated.
  • If your vegetables are cooking faster than the chicken, pull the pan out and tent it loosely with foil while the chicken finishes.
03 -
  • Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels before coating them—moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  • If your pan seems crowded, use two sheet pans instead of piling everything together, because air circulation around each piece is what creates that golden exterior.
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