Lemon Herb Baked Chicken And Cabbage Slaw
Tender, savory roasted chicken drumsticks paired with caramelized carrots. Served alongside a bright, tangy green cabbage slaw for a satisfying, high-fiber finish.
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Before you start
Your 55-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
The cabbage slaw actually improves as it sits in the fridge. Feel free to make a double batch of the slaw for an easy lunch side tomorrow.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Carrots
For the Cabbage Slaw
From Your Pantry
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Peel the carrots and cut them into…
Peel the carrots and cut them into 2-inch chunks. Place them on one side of the baking sheet, drizzle with a splash of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
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Place the chicken drumsticks on the empty…
Place the chicken drumsticks on the empty side of the baking sheet. Rub them with a little olive oil, a generous pinch of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano.
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Roast the chicken and carrots for 35…
Roast the chicken and carrots for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are fork-tender.
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While the chicken bakes
While the chicken bakes, finely shred the green cabbage. In a large bowl, squeeze the juice from the lemon and whisk it with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Add the shredded cabbage to the bowl
Add the shredded cabbage to the bowl, toss well, and gently massage the leaves with your hands for a minute to soften them. Let the slaw rest while the chicken finishes baking.
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Serve the hot chicken and roasted carrots…
Serve the hot chicken and roasted carrots alongside the bright, tangy cabbage slaw.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Chicken drumsticks are very forgiving
Chicken drumsticks are very forgiving, but if you love crispy skin, turn on the broiler for the final 2 to 3 minutes of baking.
The cabbage slaw actually improves as…
The cabbage slaw actually improves as it sits in the fridge. Feel free to make a double batch of the slaw for an easy lunch side tomorrow.
If you have fresh herbs like…
If you have fresh herbs like parsley or dill in the fridge, chop them up and toss them into the slaw for extra flavor and a micronutrient boost.
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