Chicken Drumsticks Potatoes Carrots (Printable)

Roasted chicken drumsticks with tender potatoes and carrots, seasoned with herbs for a wholesome meal.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

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, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
03 - Add chicken drumsticks to the marinade bowl and toss thoroughly to coat all surfaces. Transfer drumsticks to a separate plate and reserve the remaining marinade.
04 - Add potatoes, carrots, and red onion to the bowl with the remaining marinade. Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
05 - Spread coated vegetables in a single even layer across the prepared sheet pan. Arrange drumsticks on top of the vegetables.
06 - Place sheet pan in preheated oven and roast for 40 to 45 minutes. Halfway through cooking, turn drumsticks and stir vegetables to ensure even browning. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is golden. Vegetables should be tender and lightly caramelized.
07 - Remove sheet pan from oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum time to actually enjoy your meal.
  • The chicken stays juicy while the skin gets golden and crispy, and the vegetables soak up all those herby, garlicky flavors.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or skip the single layer arrangement, as the vegetables won't caramelize properly and will steam instead of roast.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer for the chicken, because the only thing worse than undercooked poultry is overcooked, rubbery chicken.
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables roughly the same size so they finish cooking at the same time as the chicken, not before or after.
  • Don't skip laying the vegetables out in a single layer first, because that's what creates the caramelization that makes this dish feel special.
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