Crispy Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad

Crispy Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad (Diabetic-Friendly)

Ingredients

Chicken

• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp dried oregano

Roasted Potatoes

• 2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp rosemary or thyme

Fresh Garden Salad

• 2 cups lettuce, chopped
• 1 tomato, sliced
• ½ cucumber, sliced
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. Prepare chicken

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Pat drumsticks dry.
3. Mix olive oil with paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and oregano.
4. Rub mixture over chicken.

2. Roast potatoes

1. Toss potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, pepper, salt, and rosemary.
2. Spread on a baking tray.

3. Bake

• Place chicken and potatoes in the oven.
• Bake 35–40 minutes, turning potatoes halfway.
• Chicken should be golden and crispy.

4. Make salad

• Combine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion.
• Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice, then season lightly.

5. Serve

• Plate 1–2 drumsticks, a small portion of roasted potatoes, and a generous serving of salad.

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Approximate Nutrition (per serving)

• Carbohydrates: 18–22 g
• Protein: 25–30 g
• Fiber: 4–5 g