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chicken legs in oven with rosemary

Chicken Drumsticks in Oven (with or without Potatoes)

Course Main Courses
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 816
Author Christina Conte
A simple and delicious meal that's easy to make in the oven and requires almost no prep.

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 oven proof pan (sheet pan or pie dish)

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken drumsticks (organic is best)
  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • tsp rosemary (fresh/dried, or other herb)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • tsp black pepper (optional)
  • 5 potatoes (or 4-6 depending on size, organic)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC) I use convection roast setting (at 375ºF)

Prepare the Chicken Legs:

  • Place the drumsticks in a bowl, and drizzle the olive oil over them then add the rosemary. Add a little or a lot, depending on your tastes.
  • Sprinkle with salt (and pepper, if desired) and toss gently so the drumsticks are completely coated in oil and evenly seasoned. Using tongs, move the chicken legs to the pan. 

Adding potatoes:

  • If adding potatoes (I highly recommend it), wash and cut them, then pat dry with a paper towel and place into the first bowl where you tossed the chicken. Drizzle the potatoes with oil, salt and pepper, then toss gently.
  • Arrange the potatoes alongside the chicken drumsticks, and place in the preheated oven.
  • Set the timer for 15 minutes. When the timer rings, take the dish out of the oven and turn the chicken and potatoes. Continue doing this two more times until the chicken is evenly browned as well as the potatoes. If the potatoes are ready before the chicken, remove them and place into a bowl. Mine were ready about 5 minutes apart.
  • The chicken should be ready in under an hour. Check the thickest part of the drumstick with a meat thermometer which should read 165ºF (74ºC). Add the chicken legs to the bowl of roast potatoes, and you're ready to serve a delicious dinner!

Notes

Special equipment: 8x8 ovenproof pan or pie dish 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 816kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 2129mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg
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