Cajun Drumsticks with Summer Corn

Cajun-spiced drumsticks roast alongside sweet Washington summer corn and zucchini for a colorful, low-effort sheet-pan dinner.

Ingredients

  • Chicken Drumsticks
    1 1/2 pounds (about 4–6 drumsticks) $3.49
  • Bi-color Corn
    2 ears $0.79
  • Organic Zucchini Squash
    8 ounces $2.77
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Cajun seasoning
    2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan. Cut the kernels from 2 ears Bi-color Corn, then halve and slice 8 ounces Organic Zucchini Squash into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Pat 1 1/2 pounds Chicken Drumsticks dry, then coat them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Arrange them on one side of the prepared pan.
  3. Oven-roast the seasoned 1 1/2 pounds Chicken Drumsticks for 20 minutes.
  4. Toss the prepared kernels from 2 ears Bi-color Corn and 8 ounces Organic Zucchini Squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Flip the 1 1/2 pounds Chicken Drumsticks, spread the vegetables on the other side, and roast everything for 18–22 minutes, until the chicken reaches at least 165°F and the vegetables are browned.
  5. Whisk 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with 1 teaspoon honey, then drizzle the mixture over the roasted vegetables. Rest the roasted Chicken Drumsticks for 5 minutes.
  6. Divide the Cajun-roasted Chicken Drumsticks and corn-zucchini mixture between 2 plates, spooning any seasoned pan juices over the top.

Total time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $8–$10, plus pantry staples

Health notes: About 560 calories per serving, with roughly 37 grams of protein and a generous portion of vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled Riesling balances the Cajun spice and complements the corn’s natural sweetness.