Epic One-Pan Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Herbed Potatoes & Peppers

Ingredients

  • 6–8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on for best flavor)
  • 4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 2 bell peppers (red & yellow), sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking tray or pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss them with 1½ tbsp olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the veggies: In another bowl, combine potatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, remaining olive oil, oregano, thyme, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Assemble: Spread the potato mixture evenly on the baking pan. Place the drumsticks on top, nestling them between the veggies.
  5. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 35–45 minutes, turning the drumsticks halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C) and the potatoes are tender.
  6. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and serve hot straight from the pan.

Would you like me to add a quick homemade marinade for the drumsticks (makes them extra juicy)?

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