Healthy Food Ideas: CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH SWEET POTATO MASH AND SAUTÉED SPINACH

12 chicken drumsticks, skin on

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp poultry seasoning

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, optional

1/2 cup ghee or coconut oil

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks

3 tbsp ghee or coconut oil, softened

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1/8 tsp sea salt

1/2 lb baby spinach

1/2 tbsp cooking fat

Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 Preheat oven to 425 F with a baking sheet large enough to fit the drumsticks inside (use 2 if needed).

2 In a saucepan over medium-low heat melt the ghee or coconut oil and add the seasonings, mix well, remove from heat.

3 Rinse and pat the drumsticks dry.

4 Dip each drumstick into the mixture so they are fully coated.

5 Place them on the preheated baking sheet(s).

6 Once they have all been dipped use a pastry/cooking brush to give them one good last coating of the remaining butter.

7 Place them in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 F. If using 2 baking sheets rotate halfway through.

8 If you desire crispier skin turn on the broiler and let each sheet broil for a couple minutes, watching them closely.

9 Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate.

- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water just enough so they are covered.

- Bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 15 minutes.

- Strain the potatoes and return them to the pot, add the ghee or coconut oil,

- Cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mash well.

- In a large sized sauté pan heat the cooking fat over medium heat. - Add spinach and stir occasionally until spinach is wilted.

- Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir once again.

- Serve 3 drumsticks per person with the mashed sweet potatoes and sautéed spinach.

** Remaining drumsticks and leftover sides will be for tomorrow’s lunch.

If you would like custom training and nutrition, We've got you covered! Check out our personal training and get a week of personal training and nutrition Free!

Try out Blackout Coffee Co. Great coffee, even better values!

Here's some of our favorite Amazon picks to help you with your nutrition!