Description
Kick your chicken dinner up a notch with our mouthwatering Garlic Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes! Bursting with flavor and juiciness, this recipe is a game-changer. Just marinate the chicken and potatoes, pop them in the oven to bake, and dinner is served! Perfect for busy weeknights or a weekend feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 10 chicken drumsticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade
- In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Potatoes
- Take half of the marinade and place it in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the halved Yukon Gold potatoes to the bag, seal it, and toss to coat the potatoes thoroughly with the marinade. Set aside.
- Marinate the Chicken
- Place the chicken drumsticks in another large resealable plastic bag. Pour the remaining marinade over them, seal the bag, and shake to coat the chicken evenly with the marinade. Let it marinate for about 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Arrange in the Baking Dish
- Arrange the marinated potatoes in a single layer on one side of a large baking dish. Place the marinated chicken drumsticks on the other side.
- Bake
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Broil for Extra Crispiness
- Remove the foil from the baking dish. Increase the oven temperature to broil and place the baking dish back in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes develop a golden brown color. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Add Extra Flavor
- Once done, remove the baking dish from the oven. Use any reserved marinade (not used on raw chicken) to brush on top of the cooked chicken and potatoes for extra flavor.
- Serve
- Serve the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or basil, if desired.
- Store Leftovers
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American