Chicken Drumsticks Recipe with Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Pipian Rojo)
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4.0
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 chicken drumsticks
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Calories
251 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Drumsticks Recipe with Pumpkin Seed Sauce (Pipian Rojo)
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These oven baked chicken drumsticks are seasoned and served with a flavorful Mexican red pumpkin seed sauce called "pipian rojo", a new favorite recipe.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder or more to taste - I'm using a blend of Mexican ancho and guajillo powders
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE PIPIAN ROJO (RED PUMPKIN SEED SAUCE)
- 2 ancho peppers stemmed and seeded - or use pasillas, or a combination
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds raw/untoasted
- ¼ cup sesame seeds raw/untoasted
- 3 tablespoons lard or use vegetable oil - divided
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
- 1 corn tortilla torn, lightly toasted, if desired – for thickening
- 2 small tomatoes chopped, optional – omit, if desired
- 2 cups chicken stock
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Instructions
FOR THE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Rub the chicken drumsticks with olive oil, then rub in the chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Bake the chicken drumsticks for 40 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Remove and slather with pumpkin seed sauce (pipian rojo). Serve.
FOR THE PIPIAN ROJO (RED PUMPKIN SEED SAUCE)
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the ancho peppers. Dry toast them for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they puff slightly and become fragrant. Set into a bowl and cover with very hot water. Steep for 20 minutes, or until softened. Once softened, drain and place them into a blender or food processor.
- In the same pan, add the pumpkin seeds. Heat at medium-low, stirring constantly, until the pumpkin seeds have all popped and toasted. Add the sesame seeds and toast for 1 minute to brown. Transfer to the food processor. Reserve some for garnish, if desired.
- To same pan, heat 1 tablespoon lard (or vegetable oil) to medium heat and add the onion. Cook the onion until softened and lightly browned, 9-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic to a food processor.
- Add the spices, tortilla, and tomatoes to the food processor, then process to form a thick paste. You may need to scrape down the sides and process several times.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons lard (or vegetable oil) in the same pan to medium heat and add the paste. Heat through and cook for 5 minutes. The mole sauce should darken a bit.
- Stir in 2 cup chicken stock and simmer at medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors develop. Reprocess and strain if desired for a smoother mole sauce.
- Taste and adjust for salt and sugar.
Notes
- This recipe makes a large batch of pipian rojo. Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
441mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1104IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8chicken drumsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1104IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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