What tools do I need?

An oven safe baking tray or pan, food processor, and food thermometer are helpful for making this recipe.

What is the difference between Cajun, Creole, and blackened seasoning?

They are pretty similar in both taste and look. If you are using a store bought spice brand, feel free to use them interchangeably for this recipe.

Should I parboil potatoes before roasting?

Because the potatoes are peeled and diced, they will cook through at the same time as the chicken. There is no need to boil them before roasting.

Is it safe to cook raw chicken and potatoes together?

Yes, as long as the chicken is fully cooked. Cooking them together results in flavorful potatoes cooked in chicken drippings.

What temperature should I roast chicken and how long should I cook it?

I bake chicken drumsticks at 425 degrees for about 50 minutes. This is based on my oven and how hot it gets. If you wish to bake them at a lower temperature, you will need to adjust baking times for the temperature to reach 165 degrees and the potatoes to be cooked through.

How long can roast chicken and potatoes be stored in the fridge?

Cooked chicken can be refrigerated safely for 3-4 days and stored in the freezer for 2-6 months.

Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes

Name: Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds skin on chicken drumsticks; 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar; 3 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2teaspoon garlic powder (or garlic salt, if desired); 2 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 yellow onion, thickly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 Maggi cube (optional); 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon, sliced; 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes

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Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks and Potatoes – Delicious roasted chicken and potatoes made with aromatics and Cajun seasoning. This Cajun baked chicken dish is flavor-packed, easy, and ready in less than an hour. Perfect for weeknight dinners!

Author: Sharila
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Chicken
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 pounds skin on chicken drumsticks
2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
3 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2teaspoon garlic powder (or garlic salt, if desired)
2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 yellow onion, thickly sliced
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 Maggi cube (optional)
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, sliced
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

Rub chicken drumsticks with vinegar and pat dry.
Season chicken with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon each of pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano.
In a food processor, blend 1/2 onion, garlic cloves, Maggi (if using), red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon oil. The mixture will make about 1/4 cup.
Add half of the onion garlic mixture to the chicken. Reserve the rest of the mixture.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and grease an oven safe baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
Add potatoes to baking pan. Season potatoes with 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme and oregano as well as the reserved onion garlic mixture.
Heat a heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil.
Once the oil begins to shimmer, sear the chicken drumsticks for about 2-3 minutes per side (until chicken is browned and some of the fat in the skin has rendered).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place in baking pan on top of the potatoes. Add lemon slices and 1/2 sliced onion to the baking pan.
Cover baking pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove pan from oven and remove foil. Turn chicken over and top potatoes with softened butter.
Return pan to oven and cook for 20-30 minutes, until the chicken juices run clear and it has reached 165 degrees.

Notes

Clean the chicken – Rubbing chicken with vinegar removes the filmy coating often found on the surface and adds additional flavor.

Leave the skin on the chicken! – This keeps the meat juicy. Patting the chicken dry with a paper towel and pan searing it before roasting will help crisp up the skin.

Adjust the seasonings to your liking – If you like less salt or more spice, change it to suit your tastes.

Cover the dish with foil for part of cooking time – This allows the chicken and potatoes to cook through. You then uncover it to get color and crispiness. This helps avoid undercooked potatoes and dry, overcooked chicken.

Allow the chicken to rest before eating – Once you remove the dish from the oven, cover it loosely with foil and allow it to sit for five to ten minutes. This will allow the chicken juices to redistribute, resulting in amazingly juicy chicken.

Storing Leftovers – Cooked chicken can be refrigerated safely for 3-4 days and stored in the freezer for 2-6 months.

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