Mediterranean Chicken Drumsticks
Easy to make Chicken Drumsticks with Mediterranean flavors.
Servings: 4
Calories: 306kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 12 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons + 1 lemon sliced into wedges
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the chicken drumstick with a paper towel.Season with salt, outside and under the skin. If the time allows, place the chicken in an uncovered dish in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- In a medium bowl or a zip bag combine the dried spices: oregano, freshly ground black pepper, coriander, paprika and cumin.Add the chicken and toss through.
- Add the onion, garlic, lemon juice and lemon zest and olive oil to the chicken and toss through, making sure the chicken drumsticks are covered thoroughly.Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or if time allows 2-4 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F). Slightly oil the baking tray.Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the prepared baking tray, top with lemon wedges and bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve warm with a side of fresh veggies salad.
- Enjoy!