Herb-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Carrots and Potatoes
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring herb-roasted chicken drumsticks, tender carrots, and creamy baby potatoes, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 500g baby potatoes, halved
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Prepare the chicken by patting them dry and tossing with olive oil, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Chop the veggies: halve the potatoes and chop the carrots.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken and veggies on a baking tray.
- Roast in the oven for about 40-45 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer or by cutting into the chicken.
- Serve and enjoy after letting the chicken rest for a few minutes!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or spice levels. This dish is versatile and can be adjusted to suit your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, roast chicken, drumsticks, comfort food, family meal, roasted vegetables