Crispy Tandoori Chicken Drumsticks
Neatly appropriated from Jennifer Segal's Once Upon A Chef
Link: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/crispy-tandoori-chicken-drumsticks-mango-chutney.html
Serves: 12 drumsticks, 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: 1:20, plus overnight to marinate
Ingredients
| Amounts | Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (About 4 lbs) | Chicken Drumsticks | |
| ½ cup | Whole Milk Greek Yogurt | |
| 1 lime | Lime Zest and Juice | |
| ¼ cup | Vegetable Oil | |
| 7 cloves | Garlic | Peeled and roughly chopped |
| 3 Tbsp | Ginger | Peeled and roughly chopped |
Spice Mixture
| Amounts | Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 T | Paprika | |
| 1 T | Garam Masala | Can sub with curry powder |
| 1 T | Ground Cumin | |
| 1 T | Ground Coriander | |
| ½ t | Ground Tumeric | |
| ½ t | Cayenne Pepper |
Instructions
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In a small pan over medium-low heat combine the spice mixture. Cook, sturring frequently, for about 2 minutes, until spices are fragrant.
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Add the spices to a blender or food processor along with the ginger, garlic, yogurt, lime zest, lime juice, oil, and salt: process until smooth.
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Using a very sharp knife, make 2 or 3 slashes in each drumstick. Place the drumsticks in a large bowl and toss with the marinade. Cover and refridgerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 450°. Line a baking sheet with foil if desired and set an oven proof-rack inside. Spray rack with nonstick cooking spray.
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Arrange drumsticks on the rack. Make sure to leave some space between the pieces. Spoon any remaining marinade over the drumsticks.
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Roast for 45 minutes, turning halfway through. The chicken shoyld be golden brown and cooked through. Turn on the broiler and broil about 6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes until lightly charred and crisp all over.
Nutrition Information
- Serving size: 3 drumsticks
- Calories: 807
- Fat: 53g
- Saturated fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Sugar: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 73g
- Sodium: 1884mg
- Cholesterol: 369mg