Chicken recipes are abundant and a part of weekly menus across the country.

This recipe of Paprika Baked Drumsticks takes simple pantry spices like Paprika and whips up a pretty impressive weeknight meal, that’s even good enough to serve to guests. The most “exotic” item in this recipe are leeks. Which is nothing but a giant sweet scallion.

I say, the meals you serve everyday should be “great” enough for events in your home. Then, your family will sure be spoiled – but don’t they deserve it?? :)

If you don’t have drumsticks, feel free to substitute this recipe with chicken wings (perfect for game day), thighs and even bone-in chicken breasts!

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Paprika Baked Drumsticks

Ingredients

2 lbs of chicken drumsticks

1-2 stalks of leeks – washed and sliced into rounds

4 red potatoes – cut into wedges

3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme

1 tablespoon of Spanish paprika

2 teaspoons of Kosher salt

Fresh cracked pepper – to taste

Olive oil

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl gently toss the chicken, potatoes and sliced leeks with paprika, salt, pepper, thyme and olive oil.

Spread onto a large sheet or cookie pan and cover with foil.

Bake for about 40-45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the chicken turns a golden brown color.

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