These oven-baked drumsticks are deliciously perfect for busy days. With just 15 minutes of prep, you can have a flavorful meal ready for the family. Serve these succulent drumsticks with bread, white rice, or a refreshing salad for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
🍗 10 drumsticks
🥔 3 potatoes
🌶️ 1 bell pepper (any color)
🧅 2 small onions (or 1 large)
🧄 3 cloves of garlic
🌿 1/4 cup cilantro
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes
🌶️ Long hot green peppers (optional)
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🌶️ 3 tablespoons of pepper paste
🫒 1/4 cup olive oil
🥄 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
🍗 1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning
🥄 1 tablespoon Lawry’s seasoned salt
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
💧 1/2 cup water
Instructions
1- Preheat Oven:
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2- Prepare Marinade:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, Lawry's seasoned salt, paprika, Montreal chicken seasoning, cayenne pepper, chicken bouillon, and pepper paste.
- Add in 1/2 cup of water and mix everything thoroughly.
3- Marinate Chicken:
- Add the drumsticks to the marinade.
- Ensure each piece is well-coated with the seasoning blend.
4- Add Vegetables:
- Stir in the potatoes, onions, bell pepper, long hot green peppers (if using), cilantro, and garlic.
- Mix everything together until the vegetables are coated with the marinade.
5- Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Transfer the marinated chicken and vegetable mixture into an oven-safe dish.
- Distribute the cherry tomatoes evenly on top.
6- Bake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked through with a golden-brown finish and the vegetables are tender.
7- Serve:
- Once baked, serve the chicken drumsticks with your choice of bread, white rice, or salad.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Large mixing bowl, oven-safe dish
Cooking Tips:
- For an extra kick, add more cayenne pepper or include additional hot peppers.
- Experiment with different herbs like parsley for variation.
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