Name: Baked Pesto Drumsticks with Balsamic-Roasted Asparagus & Tomatoes
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 small bunches asparagus; 45 ml balsamic vinaigrette; ¾ cup basil pesto; 1.7 kg chicken drumsticks; 3 small pkgs grape tomatoes; black pepper; salt

Baked Pesto Drumsticks with Balsamic-Roasted Asparagus & TomatoesBaked Pesto Drumsticks with Balsamic-Roasted Asparagus & Tomatoes — a 45-minute lunch recipe with 7 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

3 small bunches asparagus

45 ml balsamic vinaigrette

¾ cup basil pesto

1.7 kg chicken drumsticks

3 small pkgs grape tomatoes

black pepper

salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F).

Place chicken on a large baking sheet pan. Drizzle with pesto, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to coat; spread drumsticks out in a single layer.

Place chicken in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated), and bake, turning once, until cooked through, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven.

Meanwhile, wash, dry, and snap (or cut) off woody ends of the asparagus; divide between two baking sheets.

Wash and dry tomatoes; add to the baking sheets with the asparagus. Drizzle veggies with vinaigrette, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to combine; spread out in an even layer.

Add veggies to the oven and roast, tossing halfway through, until the asparagus is fork-tender and tomatoes start to burst, 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven.

To serve, divide chicken and veggies between plates. Enjoy!

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