Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Baby Potatoes is an easy, one-pan meal that delivers crispy, juicy chicken and perfectly golden potatoes. Seasoned with herbs and roasted together, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a comforting family dinner.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Servings: 4
🍳 Equipment
- Large baking sheet or roasting pan
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Knife & cutting board
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper (optional)
🥘 Ingredients
Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Roasted Baby Potatoes
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Optional:
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Fresh parsley or rosemary for garnish
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Drumsticks: Pat dry before seasoning for crispier skin.
- Baby potatoes: Red or yellow varieties roast best.
- Seasonings: Feel free to adjust spices to taste or add chili flakes for heat.
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
2. Season chicken
In a bowl, toss drumsticks with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and herbs until evenly coated.
3. Season potatoes
In another bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
4. Arrange pan
Spread potatoes on the baking sheet.
Place chicken drumsticks on top or alongside the potatoes. Add onion slices if using.
5. Roast
Roast for 45–50 minutes, turning chicken and potatoes halfway through, until:
- Chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally
- Potatoes are golden and fork-tender
6. Serve
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 32g
- Fat: 26g
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Broil for 3–5 minutes at the end.
- Lemon garlic: Add lemon slices and minced garlic before roasting.
- Spicy version: Add cayenne or chili powder to seasoning.
- Veggie add-ins: Carrots or green beans roast well with this dish.
- Meal prep: Leftovers keep well in the fridge up to 3 days.
