Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken with Asparagus & Yukon Potatoes
A bright, spring-forward Kentucky-season meal: crisp-skinned chicken drumsticks with roasted asparagus and golden potatoes, finished with lemon, garlic, and parsley. It’s simple enough for a weeknight but plated with glossy pan juices and fresh green color so it still feels special.
Ingredients
- Simple Truth® Naturalˆ Fresh Chicken Drumsticks 1 lb $2.49
- Green Asparagus 1 lb $3.99
- Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb $1.49
- Organic Garlic 1 ct $1.39
- Organic Italian Parsley 1 each $1.99
- Fresh Organic Limes - Each 1 each $0.99
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan or roasting pan for easy cleanup. Pat 1 pound chicken drumsticks dry very well so the skin can roast instead of steam.
- Cut 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch wedges. Trim the woody ends from 1 pound asparagus and leave the spears whole for a clean plated look. Finely chop 2 tablespoons parsley from the 1 bunch Organic Italian Parsley. Mince 3 cloves from the 1 head Organic Garlic. Cut the 1 lime into wedges.
- In a bowl, toss the 1 pound potato wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the potatoes on one side of the sheet pan.
- Rub the 1 pound chicken drumsticks with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining minced garlic, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of paprika if you have it in the pantry. Arrange the drumsticks on the other side of the pan with space around them so they brown nicely.
- Roast the chicken and potatoes for 20 minutes. While they roast, toss the trimmed 1 pound asparagus with 1 teaspoon olive oil and a small pinch of salt.
- After 20 minutes, turn the potatoes and drumsticks for even color. Add the asparagus to the pan and roast 12 to 15 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through, the potatoes are golden at the edges, and the asparagus is just tender with a little snap.
- Transfer the chicken to rest for 3 minutes. Squeeze half the lime over the asparagus and potatoes and sprinkle everything with the chopped parsley for a fresh, glossy finish.
- Plate by swooshing the potatoes onto one side of each plate, leaning 2 to 3 drumsticks per person against them, and laying the asparagus across the front for bright green contrast. Spoon any pan juices over the chicken. Serve with the remaining lime wedges at the side.
- Optional wine pairing: pour a chilled Sauvignon Blanc for herbal lift and citrusy freshness, or choose an unoaked Chardonnay for a softer, fruitier match.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: Approx. 560-650 calories per serving. About 38g protein, 28g fat, 32g carbohydrates, 5g fiber. Balanced and relatively lean for a roasted chicken dinner, especially with the vegetable-heavy plate.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for the lemon and asparagus, while an unoaked Chardonnay also works nicely if you want a slightly rounder texture.