Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes

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Use your favorite dried herb blend to season both the drumsticks and the sauce in this healthy sheet-pan dinner. A garlic-and-herb mix is crowd-pleasing, but something with a little more heat, like Cajun seasoning, would be delicious too. Whichever way you go, opt for a salt-free version to keep the sodium down in this quick and easy chicken recipe.

Adam Dolge

Updated on April 18, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium russet potato, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
½ teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided
2 pounds chicken drumsticks
3 teaspoons dried herb seasoning blend, divided
6 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Toss sweet potatoes, potato, onion, oil, rosemary, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Spread evenly on the prepared pan. Add chicken to the bowl and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons herb seasoning, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables.
Roast the chicken and vegetables on the bottom rack, stirring once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a drumstick without touching bone registers 165 degrees F and the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Move the pan to the upper rack and turn the broiler to high. Broil until the chicken starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir sour cream and lemon juice with the remaining 1 teaspoon herb seasoning and pinch of salt in a small bowl. Serve the chicken and vegetables with the sauce.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

552	Calories
19g	Fat
42g	Carbs
51g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken, 1 1/2 cups vegetables & 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce each
Calories 552
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 51g	102%
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 263mg	88%
Vitamin A 20268IU	405%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Folate 42mcg	11%
Sodium 713mg	31%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 98mg	23%
Potassium 1288mg	27%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes

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