Simplify your dinner routine with this Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner. Using minimal ingredients and a single pan, you'll breeze through dinner preparation.
Recipe: $10.34 | Per Serving: $1.73 | Servings: 6
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 brussel 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, Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- Simple ingredients. We use drumsticks, potatoes, and brussel sprouts as the main ingredients but beyond that, all you'll need is some basic seasonings and olive oil. You may even have the seasonings on hand already! Simple recipes like this and my Sheet Pan Gnocchi With Sausage and Vegetables are essential for busy days and lazy days alike.
- 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 homecooked 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
Ingredient Notes:
Golden Potatoes- You can use Yukon golden potatoes and red potatoes, or do as we did and use baby potatoes or potatoes medley.
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, dried rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Minced Garlic- Garlic is a great flavor for everything. You can use fresh minced garlic but even jarred garlic will work fine here.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
📖 Variations
Veggie Options: Feel free to substitute the Brussels sprouts with trimmed green beans or broccoli florets if desired. Brussels sprouts are our top choice, but any green veggie can work.
No Veggies: If you prefer not to include vegetables with your sheet pan chicken legs and potatoes, simply omit them. Instead, consider serving delicious side dishes like Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots.
Potato Variations: You can use any type of potatoes for this recipe. Golden potatoes, red potatoes, or baby potatoes are great options depending on availability. Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch chunks, also work well.
🔪 Instructions for Chicken Leg Sheet Pan Dinner
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl mix together the seasonings until blended. Set aside.
Step 3: Wash and quarter your potatoes or cut them into 1-inch cubes or quarters, whichever is smaller.
Step 4: Place potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5: Wash and prepare the brussel sprouts by trimming off the hard bottom ends and slicing them in halves or quarters (depending on how large they are).
Step 6: Add your brussel sprouts to the baking sheet with the potatoes.
Step 7: Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mixture. Toss to combine. Scatter them around on the pan and make space for your chicken legs.
Step 8: Place the chicken legs skin side up on the baking sheet, evenly spaced between the potatoes and brussel sprouts.
Step 9: Brush the tops of the legs with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mixture over the drumsticks.
Step 10: Bake in your oven for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Step 11: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🍴 Recipe Tips
- Thawed meat is recommended. While frozen chicken legs are an option, thawed ones generally yield better texture and taste. Allow for a few extra minutes of cooking time if using frozen chicken legs.
- Chicken Food Safety Warning. To ensure your chicken is cooked thoroughly, use an instant-read food thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), the chicken is done. Note that slight pink coloration in the meat and juices is normal, as long as they do not appear raw.
💭 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)
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary ($0.04)
- 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 Golden potatoes (or 24-ounce Potato Medley) ($2.58)
- 1 pound brussel sprouts ($2.98)
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil ($0.42)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic ($0.20)
- 6 chicken drumsticks ($3.81)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the seasonings until blended. Set aside.
- Wash and quarter your potatoes or cut them into 1-inch cubes or quarters, whichever is smaller.
- Place potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Wash and prepare the brussel sprouts by trimming off the hard bottom ends and slicing them in halves or quarters (depending on how large they are).
- Add your brussel sprouts to the baking sheet with the potatoes.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mixture. Toss to combine. Scatter them around on the pan and make space for your chicken legs.
- Place the chicken legs skin side up on the baking sheet, evenly spaced between the potatoes and brussel sprouts.
- Brush the tops of the drumsticks with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mixture over the legs.
- Bake in your oven for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can swap out the brussel sprouts for other veggies, or omit them if desired.
- The chicken is fully cooked when it reaches 165 degrees F. Frozen chicken may take a few extra minutes to cook.
- You can use any potato with this recipe, but I recommend having them peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes. Red potatoes and yellow potatoes do not need to be peeled.
- Leftovers can last 3-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. I recommend reheating in an air fryer to make everything crispy again.
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