Let me introduce you to a game-changer for your dinner table! This Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables is an easy, delicious, and healthy dinner that will transform your mealtime routine. The chicken drumsticks are baked in the oven with lots of veggies to make it a completely satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables
It is a delicious one-pan meal, making it easy to put together so you can spend time with your family while it cooks. The drumsticks are so juicy, ensuring the veggies cook to tender perfection, while the crispy skin adds an irresistible texture that will leave everyone craving more.
One-Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables
When it comes to cooking, finding ways to save time and effort is a top priority, especially during busy weeknights. Sheet pan dinners are a life-saver for easy cooking and quick clean-up. Rather than juggling multiple pots and pans, you can add all your ingredients at once and let them cook together. This means less time spent on prepping and cleaning up, giving you more time to relax and enjoy your meal. So, grab your sheet pan, gather your ingredients, and enjoy the convenience and flavor of these effortless sheet pan chicken drumsticks for your next weeknight dinner. The whole family will love all of the satisfying flavors in this one-pan meal.
Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
I love chicken; the proof is the collection of chicken recipes in this blog. If you enjoyed my Chicken Leg Quarter Recipe or the Garlic-Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe, you’re going to love this Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables.
To make this recipe, I used skin-on chicken drumsticks, which help keep the meat moist during cooking. Although some people prefer to remove it, I encourage you to keep it at least until the chicken is cooked. Then you can remove it if you are not a fan.
What I love about drumsticks:
- Chicken drumsticks tend to be one of the more affordable cuts of chicken.
- Drumsticks are versatile and can be prepared using various cooking methods such as baking, grilling, frying, or braising.
- They are known for their juicy meat and rich flavor.
Vegetables I use:
I added some of my favorite vegetables.
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Baby carrots
- Red and green bell peppers
- Grape tomatoes
Seasonings:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Salt & black pepper
Preparation:
To keep things simple, Add the chicken drumsticks to a large, gallon-sized food storage bag, add oil, which will hold all the seasonings to the chicken, and help get that golden crisp skin that is so delicious. Seal the bag, and roll the drumsticks around for a minute to distribute the oil evenly on all the chicken. Then, open the bag, pour in the seasonings, close the bag, and shake for a few minutes.
Massage the chicken to get that seasoning well distributed. Set aside and preheat your oven to 425°F.
Chop the vegetables and spread them out on a large sheet pan. Then, drizzle with oil and season with some of the same spices. Arrange the chicken drumsticks and place the sheet pan in the oven. If you don’t have a rimmed sheet pan, a roasting dish also works well for this recipe.
Bake for 40-50 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165 degrees F). You may need to move some of the veggies around to keep the ones on the edges from getting too crispy. Remove from the oven and serve.
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SHEET PAN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS AND VEGETABLES
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoons garlic powder (½ tbsp for the veggies)
- 1 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder (½ tbsp for the veggies)
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt (½ tsp for the veggies)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- ½ cup cauliflower
- ½ cup baby carrots
- ½ cup red and green bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to a large, gallon-sized food storage bag, add oil, which will hold all the seasonings to the chicken, and help get that golden crisp skin that is so delicious. Seal the bag, and roll the drumsticks around for a minute to distribute the oil evenly on all the chicken.
- Then, open the bag, pour in the spices, close the bag, and shake for a few minutes. Make sure to save some of the spices to season the veggies. Massage the chicken to really get that seasoning well distributed. Set aside.
- Chop the vegetables and spread them out on a large sheet pan. Then, drizzle with oil and season with some of the spices.
- Arrange the chicken drumsticks and place the sheet pan in the oven. If you don’t have a rimmed sheet pan, a roasting dish also works really well for this recipe.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165 degrees F). You may need to move some of the veggies around to keep the ones on the edges from getting too crispy. Remove from the oven and serve.
Notes
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Until the next one…
