Description
A crispy baked chicken meal paired with a fresh salad, featuring a flavorful garlic parmesan crust and a satisfying balance of crunch and freshness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or panko crumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Caesar or ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken drumsticks and coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- In another bowl, combine parmesan cheese and crushed cornflakes or panko.
- Roll each drumstick in the crumb mixture, pressing to coat well.
- Place on the baking tray and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/75°C).
- Prepare salad by mixing lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes.
- Let chicken rest briefly, then serve with the salad and optional dressing.
Notes
- Press coating firmly onto chicken for extra crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the tray for even baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.
- Keep salad separate for best freshness.
- Reheat chicken in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
