Herb Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Mashed Potatoes & Carrots

The best comfort food plate — hearty, savory, and soul-warming!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Drumsticks:

6 chicken drumsticks

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp dried parsley

½ tsp thyme

Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Mashed Potatoes:

4 medium russet potatoes, peeled & cubed

½ cup warm milk

3 tbsp butter

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Carrots:

2 cups baby carrots

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp honey (optional, for a glaze)

Salt & pepper to taste

How to Make It:

Bake the Chicken Drumsticks:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss drumsticks with olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and crispy. This gives you juicy, flavorful chicken every time.

Cook the Carrots:

Steam or boil baby carrots until tender. Toss with butter, honey (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Sweet, savory, and the perfect veggie sidekick.

Make the Mashed Potatoes:

Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Mash with butter, warm milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy. These fluffy potatoes are the ultimate base for comfort food dinners.

Plate It Up:

Serve baked chicken drumsticks alongside mashed potatoes with a pat of butter and glazed carrots on the side. Sprinkle parsley on top for that homemade dinner win.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes | Serving: 3–4 people

Calories: ~480 per serving | Protein: ~34g per serving