Baked chicken drumsticks with potatoes

Baked chicken drumsticks with potatoes are usually served for lunch, with the vegetables and browned potatoes cooked in the same roasting pan. The potatoes, boiled beforehand, stay tender, while the drumsticks are lightly browned in a pan and finish cooking in the oven with tomato juice. I choose drumsticks with the skin intact so I can brown them evenly. Preparation: 20 minutes. Cooking: 68 minutes. Rest: 0 minutes. Total time: 88 minutes. Servings: 4. Approximately 600 kcal and 30 g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1500 ml water
- 1 kg potatoes
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 5 medium onions (750 g)
- 1 head of garlic (50 g)
- 1 red kapia pepper (150 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 g fresh rosemary
- 125 ml tomato juice
- 3 g fresh basil leaves
Preparation
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Boil them in 1500 ml water for 20 minutes, until tender but not falling apart. Drain. 2. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and lightly brown them for 8 minutes, turning them on all sides. 3. Add the sliced onion and garlic to the same pan, then add the sliced red kapia pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until the onion starts to soften. 4. Put the potatoes in a roasting pan and sprinkle them with the salt, chili powder, oregano and rosemary. Add the drumsticks and vegetables from the pan, pour in the tomato juice and scatter over the basil leaves. Bake at 200°C for 35 minutes, until the potatoes are browned and the drumsticks are cooked through.
Notes
Rosemary comes through quickly; too many leaves leave a bitter taste, so I stick to the amount in the list. Larger drumsticks may need a few extra minutes in the oven, while floury potatoes soften faster after boiling. If a lot of juices collect in the pan, let the dish brown until they reduce. A wide roasting pan helps the drumsticks fit in a single layer. Serve with a fresh cabbage salad. Leftovers keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use whole chicken legs instead of drumsticks?
Yes, whole chicken legs work too; after browning, leave them in the oven for about 45 minutes, until cooked through near the bone.
What should I do if the potatoes are still firm?
Cut them into pieces about 3 cm across and boil them for another 5 minutes before putting them in the roasting pan.
Can I use granulated garlic instead of a whole head?
Yes, add 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic to the pan along with the onion.
Can I replace the fresh basil with dried basil?
Yes, use 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil and sprinkle it over the potatoes before baking.
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