Description
A flavorful and hearty dish featuring herb-roasted chicken drumsticks paired with a medley of seasoned vegetables. This oven-roasted recipe delivers crispy, golden chicken with tender, savory potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and onions, garnished with fresh parsley for a delightful, wholesome meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Vegetables
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it is hot enough to roast the chicken and vegetables evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
- Marinate Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, coat the chicken drumsticks thoroughly with olive oil, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. This seasoning will infuse the chicken with rich herb and spice flavors.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a separate bowl, toss the cubed potatoes, sliced carrots, red bell pepper, and onion with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated. This ensures the vegetables are flavorful and roast evenly.
- Assemble in Dish: Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly in a baking dish. Place the marinated chicken drumsticks on top of the vegetables, allowing the juices from the chicken to drip down and flavor the veggies during roasting.
- Roast: Roast in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the chicken turns golden brown and is cooked through, and the vegetables are tender. Use a meat thermometer if desired; chicken should reach an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a fresh herbal note and color contrast, then serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness on the chicken skin, you can broil the dish for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Feel free to substitute the vegetables with your favorites, such as sweet potatoes or zucchini.
- Marinating the chicken for 1-2 hours or overnight will deepen the flavors.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet if you prefer easier cleanup or if your baking dish is small.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
