Description
A simple yet delicious meal that combines savory oven-baked chicken and a fresh salad, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Your choice of salad dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the chicken drumsticks with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Prepare the salad by combining mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl.
- Serve the chicken hot alongside the fresh salad, drizzled with your choice of dressing.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider using a wire rack on top of the baking sheet. You can also marinate the chicken for a couple of hours to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg