Chicken and Potatoes with Steamed Broccoli
This oven-baked chicken and potatoes with steamed broccoli is easy and tasty. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a mouth watering meal on the table in no time!
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 3 chicken drumsticks Use more depending on how hungry or how many people you are cooking for.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp BBQ powder
- salt to taste
- 2 medium-sized potatoes peeled and chopped into wedges
- 1 head of broccoli steamed in the microwave
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, BBQ powder, and salt.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
- Place the chicken on an oven proof tray.
- Arrange the potato wedges around the chicken on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown.
- While the chicken and potatoes are baking, steam the broccoli in the microwave. I used a large microwave proof bowl and covered it with a plate. use enough water to cover most of the broccoli and turn a few times until cooked to your preference.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Tips: if you don't have a bowl to mix the chicken and seasoning ingredients, just place the chicken on a tray and put the seasoning etc on top of the chicken and mix on the tray.
If you don't want to microwave the broccoli you can either boil on the stove or steam on the stove. Ingredient Swap Ideas:
If you don't want to microwave the broccoli you can either boil on the stove or steam on the stove. Ingredient Swap Ideas:
- Swap the BBQ powder for other seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, or dried herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Replace the potatoes with sweet potatoes or carrots for a different twist.
- Use other vegetables like green beans or asparagus instead of broccoli.
- Add some lemon juice or zest to the chicken marinade for a burst of citrus flavor.
- Try using different types of oil like avocado oil or grapeseed oil instead of olive oil.