Food 03/12/2025 18:15

Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes & Fresh Salad


Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes & Fresh Salad 

Ingredients

For the chicken drumsticks

  • 3–4 chicken drumsticks

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice or honey for flavor

For the roasted potatoes

  • 2–3 medium potatoes, cut into wedges

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp dried parsley

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the fresh salad

  • 1 cup chopped lettuce

  • ½ cup cucumber slices

  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded

  • 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled

  • Optional: chopped parsley

Simple salad dressing

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • ½ tsp honey

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Lemon slice

  • Fresh herbs


Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. Pat the drumsticks dry.

  3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  4. Coat the drumsticks evenly in the seasoning.

  5. Place on a baking tray and roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.

2. Prepare the roasted potatoes

  1. Toss potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.

  2. Spread on a tray in a single layer.

  3. Roast for 25–30 minutes or until crispy and golden.

3. Make the salad

  1. Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and red cabbage in a bowl.

  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.

  3. Drizzle over the salad and toss lightly.

  4. Add crumbled feta on top.

4. Assemble the plate

  • Arrange roasted drumsticks, potato wedges, and salad on a plate.

  • Add a slice of lemon for freshness.

  • Garnish with parsley or herbs.

5. Serve

  • Enjoy hot chicken + potatoes with refreshing salad on the side.

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