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Easy Roasted Herb Chicken

April 19, 2017 By Katya 29 Comments

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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!

Easy Roasted Herb Chicken - the most delicious roasted chicken you will ever have. Super easy to make with hardly any clean up! | littlebroken.com @littlebroken

Easy Roasted Herb Chicken - the most delicious roasted chicken you will ever have. Super easy to make with hardly any clean up! | littlebroken.com @littlebrokenEasy Roasted Herb Chicken - the most delicious roasted chicken you will ever have. Super easy to make with hardly any clean up! | littlebroken.com @littlebroken

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 - the most delicious roasted chicken you will ever have. Super easy to make with hardly any clean up! | littlebroken.com @littlebroken

Easy Roasted Herb Chicken

★★★★★ 4.9 from 8 reviews
  • Author: Katya
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
  • Yield: 4-5 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Roasted herb chicken is a foolproof family favorite recipe that never disappoints! It comes together so quick and easy.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together all of the spices and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Sprinkle in the seasoning mix and using your hands again, toss the drumsticks making sure each piece is thoroughly coated with the seasoning.
  5. 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

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Filed Under: Main Dish, Recipes Tagged With: baked, chicken, drumsticks

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Comments

  1. Anna says

    February 26, 2019 at 4:38 PM

    It’s a great recipe.My family loves it and asks me to cook it over and over again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katya says

      February 26, 2019 at 7:59 PM

      Thank you Anna! So glad to hear that your family loves this easy roasted chicken.

      Reply
    • Donna says

      March 25, 2020 at 11:34 AM

      Has anyone made this recipe with any chicken (breasts, thights, drumsticks), but skinless? Just wondering!
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Katya says

        March 28, 2020 at 10:04 AM

        Hi Donna: yes, you can use the spice rub on different cuts of chicken. Just adjust the bake time accordingly.

        Reply
  2. Reba says

    December 2, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    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.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katya says

      December 3, 2018 at 8:27 AM

      Thank you so much Reba! So happy to hear that you’re enjoying it.

      Reply
  3. Chantal says

    November 4, 2018 at 9:22 PM

    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????????

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katya says

      November 4, 2018 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you Chantal!

      Reply
  4. Deborah says

    September 11, 2018 at 11:41 AM

    I made this chicken for Rosh Hashana dinner. It was a big hit!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katya says

      September 11, 2018 at 1:57 PM

      That’s great! Thank you Deborah.

      Reply
  5. Chrissy says

    July 18, 2018 at 1:24 PM

    Has anyone used breasts to make this?

    Reply
  6. Eva says

    April 8, 2018 at 8:18 PM

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katya says

      April 9, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      That’s great Eva! So glad you loved it. Thank you.

      Reply
  7. Tiffany says

    March 4, 2018 at 3:34 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Katya says

      March 4, 2018 at 8:12 AM

      Thank you Tiffany! So happy you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  8. Kat says

    February 2, 2018 at 7:35 PM

    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!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Katya says

      February 2, 2018 at 8:12 PM

      Thank you Kat! So glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  9. Janice says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:16 PM

    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.

    Reply
    • Katya says

      January 18, 2018 at 9:38 AM

      Thanks so much Janice! So glad you enjoyed these.

      Reply
  10. Cora says

    January 9, 2018 at 8:48 PM

    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

    Reply
    • Katya says

      January 9, 2018 at 10:45 PM

      So glad you’re enjoying them Cora! Thanks so much for your feedback.

      Reply
  11. Jannette says

    January 9, 2018 at 2:13 PM

    If you make double batch, would you need to cook longer?

    Reply
    • Katya says

      January 9, 2018 at 10:44 PM

      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.

      Reply
  12. Denise says

    June 15, 2017 at 9:12 AM

    I made this last night, it was delicious and so easy to make…..great after work recipe! Thank you

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katya says

      June 15, 2017 at 9:14 AM

      That’s great Denise! Thanks so much for your feedback.

      Reply
  13. Alla S. says

    April 21, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    Hello.
    I did them yesterday. well i bough by accident chicken thighs instead of chicken drumsticks, but it came out so delicious. thank you …

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katya says

      April 21, 2017 at 1:14 PM

      That’s awesome! So glad you loved them. Thanks so much for your feedback 🙂

      Reply
    • Robin says

      January 18, 2018 at 10:03 AM

      I was just about to ask if you could use things, since that is what I have in the freezer. Thank you for posting.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        July 22, 2018 at 10:10 PM

        Yi used thighs or drumsticks and it comes out amazing every time

        Reply

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