Easy chicken drumsticks oven bake

At a glance

Preparation time: 55 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium white potatoes
• 2 tablespoons oil*
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika*
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs*
• Pepper, to taste
• 8 skinless chicken drumsticks* (about 1 kg to 1.5 kg)
• 1 onion*
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots
• 1 head broccoli

* Read tips for other options.

Steps

1. Prepare oven and potatoes

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Line a baking tray or baking dish with baking paper.
• Chop potatoes into small bite-sized pieces.
• Place in a large bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon Italian herbs, and pepper.
• Mix well with a wooden spoon.
• Transfer to the lined baking tray or dish and roast for 40 to 50 minutes.

2. Prepare chicken and vegetables

• Remove skin from drumsticks: hold the large end, pull the skin down towards the small end, and remove it completely.
• Place skinless drumsticks in a large bowl.
• Roughly chop the onion and add to the bowl.
• If using fresh garlic, peel and chop cloves. Add to the bowl.
• Chop carrot into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
• Cut broccoli florets from the stalk and slice into smaller pieces. Add to the bowl.

3. Season and roast chicken and vegetables

• Add 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon Italian herbs, and pepper.
• Mix well with a wooden spoon.
• Transfer to another lined baking tray or dish.
• Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (no longer pink inside).

4. Serve

• Divide chicken, potatoes, and vegetables between plates.
• Sprinkle with pepper to taste.

Tips

• Use olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil.
• Replace dried Italian herbs with any dried herbs or spices you prefer.
• You can use chicken thighs or breasts instead of drumsticks.
• Use red or brown onion.
• Serve with hot or chilli sauce for extra flavour.