Description
These juicy baked chicken legs and golden roasted potatoes make an easy weeknight dinner option that is comfort food for the whole family! Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks (skin-on for best flavor)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into large pieces
- 2 tablespoons salted dairy-free butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional, for freshness)
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels. Arrange the drumsticks in a mixing bowl and pour the mixture over them. Rub each drumstick well with the olive oil mixture. Add fresh rosemary sprigs.
- Prepare Potatoes: Toss potato wedges with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the potatoes in a deep baking dish or casserole dish. Lay the seasoned chicken legs on top (skin side up). This way, the juices drip down from the chicken and flavor the potatoes.
- Roast Chicken: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and roast it for 20-30 minutes, then remove the foil.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the chicken is roasting, prepare the garlic butter. In a blender, add garlic cloves, dairy-free butter, fresh rosemary, and juice of half a lemon. Blend well until smooth.
- Brush with Butter: Once the chicken legs are half-cooked, brush the legs generously with the garlic butter. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the skin of the legs is golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through. Serve with fresh parsley and lemon pieces.
Notes
Chicken: Since this is a recipe for baked chicken legs, we are using chicken drumsticks. However, feel free to use chicken thighs if that’s what you prefer.
Oil: I used extra virgin olive oil, but feel free to use other types of vegetable oil if you prefer (such as sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc).
Condiments: For seasoning, I’ve used smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Alternatively, you make also use onion powder, turmeric powder, or if you want a bigger kick of heat, add some cayenne pepper.
Potatoes: I used yukon gold potatoes, but you may also use russet potatoes or red potatoes if you prefer.
Butter: I used dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular butter instead.
Garlic: Fresh garlic adds an unbeatable flavor to the butter that we will brush on the chicken legs, so make sure to add it in.
Lemon Juice: I recommend using freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Alternatively, if you don’t have fresh lemons, you can also use bottled lemon juice.
Parsley: I like garnishing these baked chicken legs with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Alternatively, you may also use fresh chopped chives or green onions if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American



