Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Roasted chicken drumsticks, red potatoes, and asparagus spears with herbs on a baking sheet.

Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Author Mandy

This oven baked chicken drumsticks recipe uses a simple lemon and spice marinade, then roasts everything together with potatoes and asparagus until tender and golden. It is a full meal with balanced flavors and simple ingredients.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Marinade Time 30

Total Time 1 15

Serving Size Servings

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon zested
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Chicken and Vegetables

8 chicken drumsticks
1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes cut in half
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt divided
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut in half

Instructions

In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, sea salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Add the chicken drumsticks to a zip-top bag, then pour the marinade over them. Massage to coat well, then let marinate for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Add the potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, then toss to combine.
Spread the potatoes on a sheet pan and nestle the chicken drumsticks in between.
Roast for 20 minutes.
Add the asparagus to the same bowl. Drizzle with the remaining oil and salt, then toss to combine.
Add the asparagus to the sheet pan and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the potatoes are tender.
Turn on the broiler for a few minutes at the end to crisp the chicken skin and brown the potatoes.

Notes

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze the chicken and potatoes only for up to 3 months. The asparagus does not freeze well and should be left out.
Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave in shorter intervals until hot.

Nutriton

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.