07/14/2026
Ultimate Golden Roasted Chicken Drumstick Meal Prep with Potato Wedges & Creamy Coleslaw ππ₯π₯
Step 1 β Full Recipe in English
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approx. 690 kcal per serving
Ingredients
For the roasted chicken
π 8 chicken drumsticks, about 1 kg / 2.2 lb
π« 2 tbsp olive oil
π§ 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
πΆοΈ 1 tsp sweet paprika
π§
1 tsp onion powder
πΏ 1 tsp dried oregano
π§ 1 tsp fine salt
β« Β½ tsp black pepper
For the potato wedges
π₯ 700 g / 1Β½ lb potatoes, cut into thick wedges
π« 1Β½ tbsp olive oil
πΆοΈ Β½ tsp paprika
π§ Β½ tsp salt
β« ΒΌ tsp black pepper
For the creamy coleslaw
π₯¬ 400 g / 14 oz white cabbage, finely shredded
π₯ 1 medium carrot, cut into thin strips or grated
π₯£ 120 g / Β½ cup mayonnaise
π 1 tbsp lemon juice
π― 1 tsp honey
π§ ΒΌ tsp salt
β« β
tsp black pepper
For the fresh vegetables and garnish
π
200 g / 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
π₯ Β½ large cucumber, sliced
πΏ 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven. Heat to 220Β°C / 425Β°F conventional or 200Β°C fan. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
Season the chicken. Pat the drumsticks dry, then toss with olive oil, garlic, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Prepare the wedges. Toss the potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on the baking tray, leaving room around them for browning.
Start roasting. Roast the potato wedges for 10 minutes, then add the drumsticks to the tray or place them on a second tray. Continue roasting for 35β40 minutes, turning the potatoes and chicken once halfway through.
Check for doneness. The chicken should be deeply golden and register at least 74Β°C / 165Β°F in the thickest part without touching the bone; for especially tender dark meat, a somewhat higher final temperature is beneficial. The wedges should be browned outside and soft inside.
Make the coleslaw. While everything roasts, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Fold in the cabbage and carrot until creamy and evenly coated, then chill until serving.
Prepare the fresh vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into rounds, matching the fresh arrangement shown in the photo.
Assemble and garnish. Divide the golden drumsticks, potato wedges, creamy coleslaw, tomatoes, and cucumber among four plates or meal-prep containers. Scatter fresh parsley over the chicken, potatoes, and slaw.
Helpful Notes, Substitutions & Variations
For crispier chicken skin, dry the drumsticks very thoroughly before seasoning and avoid crowding the tray. Greek yogurt can replace half the mayonnaise for a lighter slaw, and apple cider vinegar can replace the lemon juice. Keep the coleslaw and fresh cucumber separate from hot chicken if storing for meal prep; refrigerate promptly and reheat only the chicken and potatoes.