Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes
Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes brings juicy, crackle-skinned drumsticks and tender red potatoes together under a bright burst of lemon. Paprika and garlic create a warm, peppery aroma that balances the citrusy tang, while the roasting concentrates savory juices. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner or casual weekend meal that feels special without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 82 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, combine the chicken with the paprika, half of the olive oil, half of the garlic, half of the salt, and half of the pepper, stirring until evenly coated. In a separate bowl, toss the potatoes with the remaining olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper; add the lemon slices and toss well.
- 3
Place the chicken in a roasting pan and arrange the potatoes and lemon slices around it.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes; rotate and flip the chicken and potatoes. Continue baking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 651.27 kcal High 33%
- Protein 61.76 g Good Source 124%
- Carbohydrate 31.67 g 12%
- Total Fat 32.35 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 7.39 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.17 g High --
- Cholesterol 337.95 mg High 113%
- Sodium 898.61 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 4.44 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 2.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 89.92 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.85 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 1363.96 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 39.28 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 46.63 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Skillet Roasted Lemon Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Lemon, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 651.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Drumsticks, Lemon, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 651.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes healthy?
- Skillet-Roasted Lemon-Spanish Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 651.27 calories and 61.76 g of protein, or 124% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 898.61 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.39 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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