Description
This herb baked chicken drumsticks meal is classic comfort food — featuring juicy, golden-roasted drumsticks with fluffy mashed potatoes and buttery carrots. It’s a hearty, well-balanced dinner that’s simple to prepare and perfect for family meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup warm milk
- 3 tablespoons butter (for potatoes)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 1 tablespoon butter (for carrots)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for carrots)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss drumsticks with olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- Steam or boil baby carrots until tender, then toss with butter and honey (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with butter, warm milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve two drumsticks per plate with a scoop of mashed potatoes and a portion of carrots. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer — 165°F is safe.
- Swap drumsticks for bone-in thighs or boneless breasts as desired.
- Roasted garlic adds great depth to mashed potatoes.
- Carrots can be glazed or served simply with butter and herbs.
- Meal can be made ahead and reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (2 drumsticks, 1/3 mashed potatoes, 1/3 carrots)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
