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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Fresh Cabbage Slaw
This simple baked chicken drumsticks recipe, paired with a fresh, crunchy cabbage slaw, offers a light and satisfying main course. Designed to be Mediterranean, gluten-free, and low-salicylate, it's a healthy choice for a balanced meal.
53 min4 servingsmediterraneanmain course
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small head cabbage
- 2 ribs celery ribs
- 0.5 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 cups cooked long grain rice
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken drumsticks dry. In a bowl, toss drumsticks with 2 tbsp Canola Oil, 1 tsp salt, parsley flakes, garlic powder, and melted unsalted butter. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- 2Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked through and skin is golden brown.
- 3While chicken bakes, prepare the slaw. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and sliced celery.
- 4In a separate small bowl, whisk together plain nonfat yogurt, rice vinegar, 2 tbsp Canola Oil, maple syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, and fresh chives. Add water if a thinner dressing is desired. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
- 5Serve baked chicken drumsticks immediately with the cabbage slaw and cooked long grain rice on the side.
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