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6 Perfect Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Irresistible Crispy Skin

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Oven-roasted chicken drumsticks served with flavorful herb rice and carrot corn rice for a complete family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1½ cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup corn kernels
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat chicken drumsticks dry and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. For herb rice, warm butter in a saucepan, stir in cooked rice, salt, and herbs. Mix well and keep warm.
  6. For carrot corn rice, heat olive oil in a skillet, add carrots and corn, and sauté 3–4 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, salt, and black pepper until heated through.
  7. Serve roasted chicken drumsticks with both rice sides.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning as per your taste.
  • For crispier skin, broil the drumsticks for the last 2–3 minutes.

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