Family Friendly Chicken Drumsticks, Smashed Potatoes & Rocket Salad
Family Friendly Chicken Drumsticks, Smashed Potatoes & Rocket Salad
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon roast chicken seasoning OR lemon herb seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch cracked black pepper or red chilli flakes, optional
- 8 potatoes small
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups rocket
- 1 Lebanese cucumbers cut into rounds
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shaved
- 1 lemon zest & juice
- 1/3 cup flaked almonds toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced).
- Place whole potatoes in a microwave-safe glass bowl with a splash of water. Cover and microwave on high for 7 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make the spice mix: In a small bowl, combine sweet paprika, roast chicken or lemon herb seasoning, honey, and a pinch of cracked black pepper or chilli flakes if using.
- Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and coat with about two-thirds of the spice mix. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Place the par cooked potatoes on a lined oven tray and gently press down with the back of a fork or spatula to flatten slightly. Drizzle with olive oil and spoon over the remaining spice mix. Gently toss or brush to coat.
- Arrange the coated drumsticks and smashed potatoes on the same tray. Roast in the oven for 35–40 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make the salad: In a large bowl, toss together rocket, cucumber rounds, shaved parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and toasted almonds. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired, and toss to combine. Plate the crispy drumsticks with the golden smashed potatoes and fresh salad on the side.
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