Ever have one of those days where you just want to gnaw on hunk of meat like a goddam barbarian? Well, these chicken drumsticks may just fit the bill. Coming complete with their own convenient bone-handles, they will also slip right into any barbecue or festive occasion. So, let’s dig into the spice drawer, fire up the baking chamber, and cook up some amazing Chicken Drumsticks.
Home-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Equipment
- 1 Small Jar
- 1 Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 Chicken Drumsticks
- 30g (1oz) Light Soy Sauce
- 30g (1oz) Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 30g (1oz) Honey
- 30g (1oz) Butter
- 12g (3 cloves) Garlic (finely chopped and crushed)
- 6g (1tsp) Salt
- 1g (½tsp) Black Pepper
- 6g (3tsp) Paprika
- 4g (2tsp) Chili Powder
- 6g (2tsp) Onion Powder
- 3g (1tsp) Ground Ginger
Instructions
- Take 8 Chicken Drumsticks, make 3 slits in the top of each one with a sharp knife, and place them in a large mixing bowl
- Next, put 30g of Light Soy Sauce, 30g of Fresh Lemon Juice, and 30g of Honey in a small jar and give it a good shake. Then pour it over the Chicken Drumsticks, and massage it into each one so that they are evenly coated
- Now, place a small saucepan with 30g of Butter on a medium heat, and when it starts bubbling, throw in 12g of finely chopped Garlic, and fry until lightly browned
- Pour the resulting Garlic Butter over the Chicken and toss until completely coated
- Put 6g of Salt, 1g of Black Pepper, 6g of Paprika, 4g of Chili Powder, 6g of Onion Powder, and 3g of Ground Ginger in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Then throw it in with the Chicken, and rub it into the drumsticks until evenly coated
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and leave to rest int he fridge for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably overnight
- When ready to cook, heat the oven to 220℃ (430°F, Fan 200°C, Gas Mark 7)
- Meanwhile, place the marinated Chicken Drumsticks in a snug-fitting Baking Tray
- When the oven has fully heated, bake the Drumsticks for 40 minutes, until they have nicely browned and the juices run clear
- If your are hosting a barbecue, you can finish the fully cooked drumsticks on the grill to crisp up the skin a little, and impart that delicious charcoal flavour. Just remember, this will only take a minute or 2
- Grip the drumstick by the small end, and devour it like the barbarian you really are
Nutrition
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Ready and Set for the Barbecue
As mentioned in the recipe, these chicken drumsticks can jump straight from the oven onto the barbecue. And, because they have already gone through the cooking process, you won’t risk killing anyone with food poisoning. The aim of the game in event of such a barbecue, is to add a little of that flame grilled charcoal flavour while crisping up the skin a little. As a result, you will only need to whack them on the grill for a minute or 2, turning them regularly.
Find a Snug Fitting Baking Tray
When baking these delicious meat clubs, it’s important for them to sit in a pool of their own juices when going through the cooking process. For this reason, food lovers should find a baking tray that snugly fits the number of Chicken Drumsticks that need cooking. If you go for the recommended 8, then this one I found on Amazon will do the trick.
Need Something to go with your Chicken Drumsticks
If you’re not quite ready for a meal consisting entirely of meat, then maybe you need a side dish to go with it. Good news, I’ve got you covered with classic chips, lovely mashed potato, crispy Mozzarella Sticks, and incredible Garlic Roast Potatoes. Or, if you’re up for doubling your fowl intake, you could partner them with these finger-licking spicy Chicken Wings.
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