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** Ultimate Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Wedges & Creamy Slaw

 ** Ultimate Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Wedges & Creamy Slaw 



Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories per serving: ~680 kcal


🛒 Ingredients:


*For the Chicken Drumsticks:


4 chicken drumsticks


 2 garlic cloves, minced


 1 tsp smoked paprika


1/2 tsp dried oregano


 1 tbsp olive oil


* Salt & pepper to taste


 Optional: juice of 1/2 lemon


*For the Potato Wedges:


 3 medium potatoes, cut into thick wedges


 1 tbsp olive oil


1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary


 Salt & pepper to taste


Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)


For the Creamy Coleslaw:


*1 cup shredded green cabbage


 1/4 cup shredded carrot


 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage


 1 tbsp finely sliced red onion (optional)


 3 tbsp mayonnaise


 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice


 Salt & pepper to taste


*For the Fresh Salad:


1/2 cucumber, sliced


 4 cherry tomatoes, halved


 A few lettuce leaves


👩‍🍳 Instructions:


Marinate Chicken: Toss drumsticks with olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Marinate for at least 20 mins (or overnight for best flavor).


Roast Chicken: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place drumsticks on a lined tray and roast for 40–45 mins, turning halfway until golden and cooked through.


Bake Potato Wedges: Toss wedges with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and bake for 35–40 mins until crisp and golden, flipping once.


Make Coleslaw: Combine shredded cabbage, carrots, red cabbage, and onion. In a small bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix with vegetables and chill.


Prep Salad: Arrange sliced cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce on the side.


Serve: Plate everything neatly in a tray or dish and garnish wedges with parsley.


🔁 Notes & Tips:


Add a pinch of chili flakes to the chicken marinade for heat.


Swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter slaw.

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