Sheet-Pan Drumsticks With Green Beans and Potatoes

Method

1. 1

   Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine butter, thyme, and minced garlic. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and arrange on 1 half of a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet. Divide garlic-butter mixture among chicken pieces, taking care to spread it evenly. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and arrange whole garlic cloves around chicken.

3. 3

   Arrange 1 large sheet (about 9-by-13-inches) of aluminum foil on a work surface. Place potatoes in center of foil, then roll edges together to create a sealed packet. Place packet on other half of rimmed baking sheet with chicken and garlic. Bake until the chicken is beginning to brown, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Using oven mitts or a kitchen towel, carefully remove pan from oven and, using tongs, push chicken to outer edges of the pan. Arrange green beans in empty space, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Top green beans with an even layer of grated cheese. Return pan to oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the largest piece of chicken registers about 180°F (82°C) and potatoes are very tender, 20 to 25 more minutes. (To check doneness of potatoes, carefully poke through the foil with a knife; potatoes should be tender and yield easily.)

5. 5

   Remove pan from oven. Transfer chicken and green beans to a large serving platter and loosely tent with foil to keep warm.

6. 6

   In a microwave-safe container, heat half-and-half until steaming hot, about 30 seconds. Carefully open foil packet and transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Carefully peel roasted garlic. Add roasted garlic, half-and-half, and 2 tablespoons rendered chicken fat from sheet pan to potatoes.

7. 7

   Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until relatively smooth. If potatoes seem dry, add half-and-half, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Top mashed potatoes with pats of butter, if desired, and serve immediately alongside chicken and green beans.

Nutrition

calories

680 kcal

fatContent

36 g

fiberContent

7 g

sugarContent

5 g

sodiumContent

466 mg

proteinContent

47 g

cholesterolContent

242 mg

carbohydrateContent

46 g

saturatedFatContent

13 g

unsaturatedFatContent

0 g

Indicative values from the source, for the original recipe.

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