Juicy Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe in Just 40 Minutes
A simple and flavorful dish featuring roasted chicken drumsticks served with garlic herb rice and carrot corn rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or herbs
- 1 cup cooked rice
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup corn kernels
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss drumsticks with olive oil and seasonings.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and roast 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Cook rice in broth with garlic according to package directions.
- Stir in butter and herbs once cooked. Season to taste.
- Sauté carrots and corn in butter or oil for 3–4 minutes.
- Mix into cooked rice and season lightly.
- Plate roasted drumsticks alongside both rice sides. Serve hot.
Notes
- For crispier skin, broil the drumsticks for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Substitute brown rice for a healthier option.
- Use fresh herbs for a brighter flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: roasted chicken drumsticks, baked chicken legs, garlic herb rice, easy weeknight meals, comfort food dinner