Description
Enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal with these lemon herb chicken drumsticks paired with a fresh slaw. Perfect for a quick dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken drumsticks with the mixture and place them on a baking tray.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the slaw by combining cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl.
- Serve the chicken hot with the slaw on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours before cooking.
- You can substitute the mayonnaise in the slaw with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks with slaw
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg