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Spiced Chicken Drumsticks with Crispy Fries & Fresh Garden Salad

A delicious and healthy meal featuring tender, spiced chicken drumsticks, crispy fries, and a refreshing garden salad, perfect for a health-conscious lifestyle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 Chicken Drumsticks Excellent source of protein, can be seasoned in various ways.
  • 3 large Potatoes, cut into fries Provide fiber and carbohydrates.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Heart-healthy fat.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for the salad Heart-healthy fat.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adds flavor and has health benefits.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Enhances taste.
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Provides various antioxidants.
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Mixed Herbs Enhances flavor.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Enhances overall flavor.
  • 2 cups Fresh Lettuce Contributes vital nutrients and fiber.
  • 1 Tomato, cut into wedges Fresh vegetable.
  • 1/4 Red Onion, sliced Fresh vegetable.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice Adds brightness to the salad.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, rub the drumsticks with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden and crispy.
  2. While the chicken is roasting, cut the potatoes into fry shapes.
  3. You can fry them in a shallow pan with a little olive oil or bake them on a separate baking sheet.
Making the Salad
  1. In a salad bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomato wedges, sliced red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Serving
  1. Once the chicken is done roasting and the fries are crispy, plate the dish with roasted chicken, golden fries, and fresh salad.

Notes

For a healthier choice, add more vegetables to your garden salad. This recipe is also great for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days.