Chicken · 35 min
Garlic Paprika Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado, Tomato & Greens Salad
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 834 kcal / serving
Juicy garlic paprika chicken drumsticks paired with a fresh avocado, tomato, and greens salad. The bright citrus dressing ties everything together for a quick weeknight meal with a contrasting creamy bite from avocado.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- 1 ¼ lbchicken drumsticks
- 3 clovesgarlic
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- 1lime
- ½ (5 oz) pkgspring mix (mixed greens)
- avocados
- limes
From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, paprika, salt
Cookware
aluminum foil · baking dish · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · salad spinner (optional) · tongs
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Produce
- 1avocado
- 3 clovesgarlic
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- 1lime
- ½ (5 oz) pkgspring mix (mixed greens)
- avocados
- limes
Meat & seafood
- 1 ¼ lbchicken drumsticks
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| chicken drumsticks | 1 ¼ lb | 2 ½ lb | 3 ¾ lb |
| garlic | 3 cloves | 6 cloves | 9 cloves |
| grape tomatoes | ½ pint | 1 pint | 1 ½ pints |
| lime | 1 | ||
| spring mix (mixed greens) | ½ (5 oz) pkg | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 1 ½ (5 oz) pkgs |
| limes | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 500°F and line a baking dish with foil.
- Mince or press the garlic and transfer it to a medium bowl.
- Add lime juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper to the garlic and whisk to combine.
- Toss the chicken drumsticks in the garlic-paprika mixture until they are evenly coated, then arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- Roast the chicken, turning halfway through, until cooked through and browned, about 25–30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Rinse and dry the mixed greens, halve the grape tomatoes, and halve and pit the avocado; scoop and dice the flesh.
- To serve, spread greens on plates, top with tomatoes and avocado, drizzle with the dressing, and place the chicken drumsticks on the side.
Two tips
- Prep ahead: mix the dressing and garlic-paprika coating a day in advance and refrigerate.
- Serving idea: toss the greens with a little extra lime juice and olive oil if you have them on hand, or serve with an extra avocado half for more creaminess.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 834 kcal
- Protein
- 55 g
- Carbs
- 17 g
- Fat
- 62 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 325 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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