🍗 Herb-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies 🥔🥕
A cozy one-pan meal with juicy chicken, golden potatoes, and sweet roasted vegetables.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~480 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
🥔 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
🥕 3 large carrots, chopped into chunks
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
🧅 1 large yellow onion, sliced into wedges
🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
🌿 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
🧂 1 ½ tsp salt
🧂 ½ tsp black pepper
🌿 1 ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
🍋 Optional: Juice of ½ lemon for a fresh finish
👨🍳 Instructions
Prep oven and pan: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large roasting dish or sheet pan.
Season the chicken: In a large bowl, mix drumsticks with 1 tbsp olive oil, half of the garlic, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and 1 tsp dried herbs. Set aside to marinate briefly.
Prep vegetables: In another bowl, toss potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and onion with remaining oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Assemble: Spread vegetables evenly in the baking dish. Nestle the drumsticks on top.
Roast: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, flipping vegetables once halfway through, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F/74°C).
Finish and serve: Optional – squeeze lemon juice over top. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
💡 Notes & Variations
Swap drumsticks for bone-in thighs or whole leg quarters.
Add other vegetables like zucchini, sweet potatoes, or green beans.
Use smoked paprika or chili flakes for extra flavor.