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Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken & Fresh Salad

A delightful meal featuring crispy chicken drumsticks paired with a refreshing salad, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken drumsticks Use skin-on for extra crispiness.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For marinating the chicken.
  • 1 tsp paprika For added flavor.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese Use your favorite cheese.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup lettuce Washed and torn.
  • 1/2 pieces cucumber, sliced
  • to taste Cherry tomatoes Halved or left whole.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil + lemon juice For dressing the salad.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Season the chicken by rubbing it with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Sprinkle grated cheese over the seasoned chicken.
  4. Place the chicken drumsticks in a baking dish.
Cooking
  1. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Salad Preparation
  1. In a bowl, toss together the lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. Dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
Serving
  1. Serve the crispy chicken with the fresh salad.
  2. Optionally drizzle extra lemon juice over the salad for added zest.

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy texture. Feel free to experiment with spices and add your favorite vegetables to the salad.