Herb-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Zucchini
Crisp-skinned drumsticks roast alongside tender zucchini, seasoned simply with garlic and oregano.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 16 more diets
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken drumsticks, skin-on
- 2 zucchini, cut into thick spears
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Method
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a baking tray.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic, oregano, and salt.
- Coat drumsticks with olive oil and arrange with zucchini.
- Roast until zucchini is tender and chicken reaches 165°F.35 min timer
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Chicken and fresh zucchini are served without grains or gluten-containing sauces.
- Wheat allergy: The chicken and zucchini have no wheat or wheat-based sauce.
- Soy allergy: Olive oil, garlic and oregano season the chicken without soy.
- Milk allergy: Olive oil and herbs give the chicken and zucchini flavor without dairy.
- Gluten-free: Chicken and zucchini are served without grains, flour or gluten-containing sauces.
- Paleo: Chicken, zucchini, olive oil and herbs make up the plate without grains, legumes or dairy.
- Keto: Chicken, zucchini and olive oil make a low-starch plate without added sugar.
- Low-GI: Chicken, zucchini and olive oil make a plate without added sugars.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, zucchini, garlic and oregano season the chicken without added sugar or seed oil.
- No spicy food: Garlic and oregano give the chicken a mild, savory flavor.
- No red meat: Chicken drumsticks provide the protein, with no red meat.
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