Herb-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Brown Rice & Steamed Broccoli | Easy Oven Meal

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: ~480 kcal

📝 Ingredients:

For the chicken drumsticks:

8 chicken drumsticks

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried rosemary

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

Salt & black pepper to taste

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

For the sides:

1 cup brown rice

2 cups water or chicken broth

1 head of broccoli, cut into florets

Salt to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Preheat oven: Set to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking tray

with parchment paper or foil.

Season the chicken: In a large bowl, toss drumsticks with

olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder,

paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated.

Roast: Arrange chicken on the baking tray in a single

layer. Roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until

golden and cooked through (internal temp 75°C/165°F).

Cook the rice: While the chicken bakes, rinse brown rice

and add it to a pot with 2 cups water or broth. Bring to a

boil, then cover and simmer for 30–35 minutes, until

fluffy and tender.

Steam the broccoli: In the last 10 minutes, steam broccoli

florets until bright green and just tender. Season lightly

with salt.

Serve: Plate the rice, top with roasted drumsticks, and

add a serving of broccoli. Garnish chicken with fresh

parsley if desired.

🔄 Tips & Variations:

Add chili flakes for a spicy twist.

Swap brown rice with quinoa, couscous, or mashed

potatoes.

Marinate chicken for 1–2 hours for extra flavor

(optional).