Simplify your dinner routine with this Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner. Using minimal ingredients and a single pan, you'll breeze through dinner preparation.
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With this one pan chicken drumsticks and potatoes recipe, you can get chicken with a crispy seasoned skin and juicy meat inside while getting perfectly roasted potatoes and caramelized Brussels sprouts too.
With so much greatness in one dish, your kids will be begging for second servings. And because it's one of our Cheap Family Meals Under $10, you can afford to grab a little more for your plate.
Sheet pan recipes are always a favorite of mine because nothing gets easier. Cooking your main dish and side dishes together in one pan reduces the effort to prep and clean for your meal.
Want something a little different? No problem! Check out my Sheet Pan Chicken, Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients. This Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner uses basic staples, drumsticks, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts, plus pantry seasonings and a little olive oil. You likely have most of it already! Simple dinners like this and my Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Sausage and Vegetables are perfect for busy or lazy days.
- It's quick and easy. I've already talked about how easy this recipe is but it's fast too! With a cook time of about 30 minutes, you can be sitting at the table to a home-cooked meal in no time.
- Fewer dirty dishes. We combine the oil and seasonings right there on the sheet pan so you don't have to dirty up a single mixing bowl! And if you line your pan with foil the cleanup can only get easier.
🛒 Ingredients
Potatoes- You can use Yukon golden potatoes and red potatoes, or for a seasonal twist, you can use sweet potatoes.
Chicken Drumsticks- Chicken legs are a very cheap cut of meat and will work perfectly for this recipe. If you buy legs in bulk like I do, then you may have some left over. Try our Stuffed Chicken Legs and see How to Boil Chicken Legs.
Seasonings- Adding seasonings can get us the best flavor with the least amount of effort. You will want to use Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Veggie Swaps. Replace Brussels sprouts with trimmed green beans or broccoli florets. If you prefer no veggies at all, skip them and serve with sides like Bacon Ranch Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots.
Potato Options. Any potato works: Yukon gold, red potatoes, or baby potatoes. Sweet potatoes (1-inch cubes) also roast beautifully.
Seasoning Flexibility. Swap Italian seasoning for your favorite blend (ranch seasoning, Cajun, or lemon pepper all work great).
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Buy in Bulk. Chicken legs are one of the cheapest proteins. Buy family packs and freeze extras for future meals.
Swap the Veggies. Use whatever is on sale: broccoli, green beans, or mixed veggies often cost less than Brussels sprouts.
Use Any Potatoes. Clearance potatoes, mixed bags, or whatever you already have on hand work perfectly in this recipe.
Stretch the Meal. This Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner already has protein, veggies, and starch, but you can still add frugal sides. Adding low-cost sides like rice, bread, or a simple salad to make portions more filling without spending more.
🥄 Instructions for Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. (Images 1 & 2) Set aside.
Step 3: Wash and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes or quarters. (Image 3)
Step 4: Trim and halve (or quarter) Brussels sprouts. Peel and slice carrots into roughly ½-inch thick rounds. Add all veggies to a large mixing bowl. (Image 4)
Step 5: In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, all of the seasoning mixture. (Image 5)
Step 6: Lay your chicken drumsticks over your prepared baking sheet. Brush half of the olive oil seasoning mixture over the chicken legs. Use a brush or your hands to thoroughly coat all sides. (Image 6)
Step 7: Pour the remaining half of the seasoned oil over the carrots, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes. (Image 7) Toss to combine. (Image 8)
Step 8: Spread veggies evenly across the sheet pan. If needed, lift some of the legs and place the veggies underneath to get everything to fit. (Image 9)
Step 9: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender and browned. (Image 10)
Step 10: Optional (for extra color). Broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely, to crisp the skin. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Crispy Skin: Keep drumsticks skin-side up and avoid overcrowding the pan so everything browns well.
- Even Roasting: Cut potatoes and sprouts into similar-sized pieces for consistent cooking.
- Internal Temp: Chicken legs are fully cooked at 165°F, but taking them to 175-185°F makes them even juicier and more tender.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Refrigerate leftover Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Reheating: Warm in the air fryer or oven at 350°F for 5-8 minutes to re-crisp the skin and vegetables.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner with budget-friendly sides like Instant Pot Rice, garlic bread, or a quick green salad. For cooked veggies, Zucchini Cornbread Casserole, Iceberg Salad, Microwave Yellow Squash, or 2 Hour No Knead Bread all pair perfectly.
- Zucchini Cornbread CasseroleRecipe $5.04 / Serving $0.42
- Iceberg SaladRecipe $5.00 / Serving $0.83
- 2 Hour No Knead BreadRecipe $1.15 / Serving $0.12
- Microwave Yellow SquashRecipe $2.29 / Serving $0.57
❓ Recipe FAQs
Yes, this is a safe way to cook up a delicious meal that gives you a starchy side and a delicious protein. The chicken and the potatoes should cook up at about the same speed but it will depend on the size of the legs and how thick your potatoes were cut.
This meal is a great option for those looking to include healthier habits into their diets. Chicken is packed with protein and nutrients and potatoes can be filling and full of potassium as well. Adding the green veggies is a great way to get iron and may help your blood pressure as well.
Assuming that you have any leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. I recommend that you reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to crisp up everything before eating.
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📖 Recipe
Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - ($0.08)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder - ($0.08)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder - ($0.08)
- ½ teaspoon paprika - ($0.04)
- ½ teaspoon salt - ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper - ($0.02)
- 1 pound yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces - ($0.88)
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved - ($2.98)
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds - ($0.40)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil - ($0.42)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced - ($0.20)
- 12 chicken drumsticks - ($5.88)
Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil or lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- Seasoning. In a small bowl, stir together the Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Prep Vegetables. Add the potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and carrots to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Oil. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, and seasoning mixture.
- Season Chicken. Place the chicken drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet and brush with half of the seasoned oil, coating all sides.
- Season Vegetables. Pour the remaining seasoned oil over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Assemble. Spread the vegetables around the chicken on the baking sheet, tucking some underneath if needed so everything fits in a single layer.
- Bake. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender and browned.
- Finish. For extra color, broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Vegetable Swaps. Brussels sprouts can be replaced with broccoli, cauliflower, or green beans.
- Potatoes. Any potato variety works. Red and yellow potatoes do not need peeling.
- Doneness. Chicken is fully cooked at 165°F. Frozen chicken may require additional time.
- Leftovers. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
Nutritional Information
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