Step 1 of 8
Skin and wash the chicken drumsticks and place them in a sealable bowl. Poke holes on each side of the chicken with a knife so the marinade is absorbed.
You'll need
- 6 chicken drumsticks
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Garlic Lemon Chicken Potatoes
Garlic Lemon Chicken Potatoes is one of my favorite chicken recipes: tangy marinated drumsticks baked with garlicky, cilantro-tossed potatoes for a filling, comforting dinner.
Total1 hr 30 min
Serves3
Calories524
Protein36g
This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The garlic, lemon and cilantro flavors work really well in this Garlic Lemon Chicken Potatoes recipe, adding a tangy flavor, while the potatoes make the dish more filling.
The recipe
Garlic Lemon Chicken Potatoes
- Prep
- 45 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 3
Ingredients
Marinade
Potatoes
Sauce
Instructions
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Skin and wash the chicken drumsticks and place them in a sealable bowl. Poke holes on each side of the chicken with a knife so the marinade is absorbed.
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Add all the marinade ingredients and mix well. Seal the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least .
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Preheat the oven to 450°F.
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In a baking dish, arrange the drumsticks along with the marinade and cook for , turning once, or until no longer pink and the juices run clear when the chicken is poked.
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In the meantime, sauté the potato ingredients until tender.
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Remove the baking dish and add the potatoes. Mix the sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken and potatoes. Cover with foil and cook for an additional .
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Remove the foil, turn the chicken and cook for an additional , until the chicken is slightly browned. You can also broil for a few more minutes if you prefer the chicken a bit more browned.
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Serve hot with a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
Serving size2 drumsticks with potatoes
Amount per servingCalories
524% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.1g23%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 138mg46%
Sodium 939mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 56.4g21%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g25%
Total Sugars 3.9g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 35.7g71%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macro mix
524cal
- 27% Protein 35.7g
- 42% Carbs 56.4g
- 31% Fat 18.1g
Protein score
6.8g protein per 100 calories
Balanced
Nutrition is an estimate per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data and will vary with brands and portions. Optional items not included: salt to taste for the potatoes and sauce. Drumsticks are skinned, about 75 g of meat each. The marinade bakes with the chicken, so all of it is counted. Assumes about 58 g of juice per large lemon and about 1 g per tsp of herbes de Provence. Use it as a guide, not medical advice.
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Step 2 of 8
Add all the marinade ingredients and mix well. Seal the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least .
You'll need
- 2 large lemons, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, mashed
- 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp allspice
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Step 3 of 8
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Step 4 of 8
In a baking dish, arrange the drumsticks along with the marinade and cook for , turning once, or until no longer pink and the juices run clear when the chicken is poked.
Step 5 of 8
In the meantime, sauté the potato ingredients until tender.
You'll need
- 4 medium potatoes, sliced to your liking
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, mashed
- 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
Step 6 of 8
Remove the baking dish and add the potatoes. Mix the sauce ingredients and pour over the chicken and potatoes. Cover with foil and cook for an additional .
You'll need
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ cup water
- Salt, to taste
Step 7 of 8
Remove the foil, turn the chicken and cook for an additional , until the chicken is slightly browned. You can also broil for a few more minutes if you prefer the chicken a bit more browned.
Step 8 of 8
Serve hot with a fresh salad.
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