Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy roasted chicken drumsticks with a simple spice rub, roasted alongside tomatoes and onions for an easy one-pan dinner.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 large onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the 8 chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp red pepper flakes.
- 3
Rub the spice mixture all over the drumsticks, coating evenly.
- 4
Cut 3 tomatoes into wedges and 1 onion into thick slices. Place them in a large baking dish.
- 5
Drizzle 3 tbsp olive oil over the vegetables and toss to coat. Arrange the drumsticks on top.
- 6
Roast for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and the vegetables are soft.
- 7
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- baking dish
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
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