Ridiculously easy and foolproof oven-roasted herb chicken drumsticks. Seasoned perfectly with a mixture of dried herbs and then roasted until golden crisp on the outside and melt in your mouth tender inside.
This is a family favorite every single time! Pair it with Pineapple Rice and Creamy Zucchini Corn Salad for a complete meal.
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There’s nothing better than an easy weeknight dinner that you can throw together in minutes, preferably with very little cleanup.
These oven-roasted herb drumsticks are exactly that! They come together super easy, require basically no cleanup, and taste ridiculously good.
The secret is all in the herb rub. It combines some of the basic dried herbs, such as oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, and cayenne.
Then the chicken is roasted nice and slow until golden crisp. All you need a huge House Salad and you have dinner on the table in no time!
What to Serve with Easy Roasted Herb Chicken:
When it comes to serving roasted chicken, the possibilities are endless. You really can’t go wrong with sides. You can pair the chicken with a comforting side and salad or simply stick to a salad/vegetable of some sort to keep things light.
Here are some of our favorite sides to serve with roasted herb chicken:
- Cauliflower Mash with Ricotta and Roasted Garlic
- Mom’s Mexican Rice
- Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli
- Baked Potato Fries
Here are some of our favorite salads to serve with roasted chicken:
- Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
- Avocado and Apple Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Tomato Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Reduction
- Chopped Greek Salad with Avocado
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Easy Roasted Herb Chicken
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Yield: 4-5 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: American
Description
Roasted herb chicken is a foolproof family favorite recipe that never disappoints! It comes together so quick and easy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken drumsticks, pat dried with paper towel
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. If using aluminum foil, lightly coat with non-stick spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices and set aside.
- Place the chicken drumsticks into a large bowl. Make sure they have already been pat dried with a paper towel. Add olive oil and using your hands, toss to coat.
- Sprinkle in the seasoning mix and using your hands again, toss the drumsticks making sure each piece is thoroughly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes. Then flip the drumsticks and roast for additional 25-30 minutes. If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispy skin.
Keywords: easy, family friendly, seasoned
Anna says
It’s a great recipe.My family loves it and asks me to cook it over and over again.
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Katya says
Thank you Anna! So glad to hear that your family loves this easy roasted chicken.
Donna says
Has anyone made this recipe with any chicken (breasts, thights, drumsticks), but skinless? Just wondering!
Thanks!
Katya says
Hi Donna: yes, you can use the spice rub on different cuts of chicken. Just adjust the bake time accordingly.
Reba says
This is such an easy recipe for such a big payoff. I have made this 3 times now and my husband and I both love it. Thanks for sharing.
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Katya says
Thank you so much Reba! So happy to hear that you’re enjoying it.
Chantal says
Easily my favourite recipe for roasted chicken! It’s so easy and the chicken is so moist and flavourful! Always a hit in our house????????
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Katya says
Thank you Chantal!
Deborah says
I made this chicken for Rosh Hashana dinner. It was a big hit!
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Katya says
That’s great! Thank you Deborah.
Chrissy says
Has anyone used breasts to make this?
Eva says
Tried this and loved it, and yes it was so easy! I used, legs, thighs and wings and they were all delicious, thank you for a easy and tasty recipe!
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Katya says
That’s great Eva! So glad you loved it. Thank you.
Tiffany says
Wow this recipe was amazing. The chicken turned out deliciously!! I used drumsticks and thighs and the cook time worked out perfectly. Definitely adding this to the family dinner rotation!
Katya says
Thank you Tiffany! So happy you enjoyed it.
Kat says
I made this recipe today and it tastes so good!! I used broil for the last 2 minutes (as advised) and the skin was so nice and crispy!
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Katya says
Thank you Kat! So glad you enjoyed it.
Janice says
We loved these! I didn’t use anywhere near the amount of the herb seasoning that it called for, but just add to your own desire. Broiling at the end really took it over the top! This will be a keeper recipe for us. A great alternative in the winter to grilling.
Katya says
Thanks so much Janice! So glad you enjoyed these.
Cora says
Making these tonight for dinner with roasted potatoes and my house smells sooo good! Found large drumsticks at my butcher shop and can’t wait to try!! ☺️Love your recipes
Katya says
So glad you’re enjoying them Cora! Thanks so much for your feedback.
Jannette says
If you make double batch, would you need to cook longer?
Katya says
Hi Jannette: possibly. It just all depends on how you roast them and what type of roasting pan you use. You don’t want to crowd the pan too much and if you set two trays side by side, you should be okay.
Denise says
I made this last night, it was delicious and so easy to make…..great after work recipe! Thank you
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Katya says
That’s great Denise! Thanks so much for your feedback.
Alla S. says
Hello.
I did them yesterday. well i bough by accident chicken thighs instead of chicken drumsticks, but it came out so delicious. thank you …
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Katya says
That’s awesome! So glad you loved them. Thanks so much for your feedback 🙂
Robin says
I was just about to ask if you could use things, since that is what I have in the freezer. Thank you for posting.
Emily says
Yi used thighs or drumsticks and it comes out amazing every time