These chicken drumsticks with potatoes are incredibly easy to make while also having an elegant presentation. Comprising only chicken drumsticks, potatoes, oil, and seasonings, this dinner recipe is unfussy, but the way they are prepared takes them over the top.
To make them, you peel the potatoes and cut them into thick slices. Then, the drumsticks get propped on top of the slices with toothpicks before being coated in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and baked in the oven. Then, you can eat bites of the chicken and potato together alongside a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.
What are Chicken Drumsticks With Potatoes?
These chicken drumsticks with potatoes are chicken drumsticks that are baked on top of potato slices in the oven. Using toothpicks, the drumsticks are secured on top and seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Although they are simple to make, the way they are presented makes them beautiful to serve for an elegant dinner alongside your favorite side dishes.
Pro Tips
- Choose even-sized drumsticks so that they cook evenly in the oven.
- Slice the potatoes into pieces that have equal thicknesses so that they cook in the same amount of time.
- Use large potatoes that are suitable for baking such as Yukon Gold potatoes or russet potatoes.
- Use an instant-read thermometer so you can determine when the chicken is cooked. It should read 165 F (73.8 C).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it Ok to Cook Raw Chicken and Potatoes Together?
Yes, you can! The most important thing is to make sure that the chicken fully cooks before you serve the chicken with the potatoes. You should also make sure that you cut the potatoes large enough that they won’t become mush before the chicken has fully cooked through.
What is a Good Side With Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes?
These chicken drumsticks with potatoes are delicious with a fresh green salad, however, you could also serve them with steamed green beans or asparagus. They would also be delicious with boiled vegetables like peas or carrots.
Do Potatoes Need Parboiling Before Roasting?
For this recipe, you don’t need to parboil the potatoes before roasting them. In fact, it is better that you don’t as you don’t want the potatoes to overcook during the hour they spend in the oven.
How to Store Chicken Drumsticks With Potatoes
Leftover chicken drumsticks with potatoes can be placed in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Then, you can reheat them in the oven before serving them again.
Ingredients
How to Make Chicken Drumsticks With Potatoes
In a bowl, whisk the olive oil with the salt and pepper. Then, cut the skin off the end of each chicken drumstick to reveal the bone.
In a bowl, whisk the olive oil with the salt and pepper. Then, cut the skin off the end of each chicken drumstick to reveal the bone.
Brush the mixture on the chicken. Bake them in a 390 F (200 C) oven for 1 hour.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices. Place toothpicks in the potato slices and attach a chicken drumstick to each one.
Serve immediately!
Brush the mixture on the chicken. Bake them in a 390 F (200 C) oven for 1 hour.
Serve immediately!
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