Easy Drumstick-Quinoa Sheet Pan Supper [with Video]

This Easy Drumstick-Quinoa Sheet Pan Supper is a perfect solution for busy weeknights.

Tender chicken drumsticks, seasoned quinoa, and fresh vegetables all baked on a single sheet pan make for a simple yet delicious meal that’s easy to prepare and even easier to clean up.

The combination of juicy chicken and fluffy quinoa, along with the crunchiness of roasted vegetables, will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.

The flavors come together quickly and clean up just as fast!

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Sheet pan supper recipes make it easy to create dishes with exceptional flavor.

Keeping a variety of vegetables on hand helps make it simple to pull together a family meal.

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Easy Drumstick-Quinoa Sheet Pan Supper

Ingredients:

• 8-10 chicken legs
• 1 fennel bulb
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 3 medium-sized potatoes, cubed
• 1 orange (1/4 cup juice and zest)
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• orange rind curls
• brown rice, cooked according to package directions
• quinoa, cooked according to package directions

Directions for Drumstick Quinoa Sheet Pan Supper

Step 1: Heat oven to 400° F.

Step 2: Line 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.

Step 3: Place chicken legs on pan. Spread fennel, yellow onion, red onion, garlic and potatoes around and in between legs.

Step 4: In small bowl, whisk together orange juice and zest, thyme and olive oil. Pour mixture over chicken and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Roast 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Cook rice and quinoa.

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Step 6: Garnish chicken with parsley and orange curls. Serve over brown rice and quinoa.

For folks who prefer to learn a recipe from a video, watch this great video on how to make this drumstick-quinoa sheet pan supper.

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