Colombian chicken drumsticks recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    578 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Colombian

Colombian chicken drumsticks recipe

In this Colombian chicken drumsticks recipe, chicken legs are marinated in a mixture of Colombian style spices and baked to a crispy perfection. This is one of the easiest chicken drumsticks recipes you can imagine - inspired by my travels to the Cartagena Caribbean coast of Colombia, this easy dinner recipe will give you crispy baked chicken drumsticks every time!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 9 chicken drumsticks skin on
  • cooking spray or oil
  • cup scallions roughly cut
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • cup white onion chopped
  • cup fresh cilantro roughly cut
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • ¾ tablespoon ground cumin
  • ¾ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • limes cut in half
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Instructions

  1. In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine scallions, garlic, onion, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt and pepper. Process until well combined into a paste (you may need to add a bit of water to get your blender moving).
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken and marinade. Rub chicken drumsticks well until coated with marinade. Refrigerate the chicken to marinade overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to high on the grill/broil setting. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silicone mat. Spray or drizzle with oil.
  4. Arrange chicken legs on the baking sheet without touching each other. Pour the remaining marinade over, if any is left in the bowl. Add the halves of 1 or 2 limes, cut in half, cut side facing upwards.
  5. Broil the chicken legs for about 20 minutes, turn the legs over, and cook for 20 minutes more, until the chicken drumsticks are cooked through and the skin is browned in spots and golden all over. If you are making a very large chicken batch, you may need to cook them longer - the key is that the chicken should be browned in spots. The internal temperature of the chicken should measure 165F.
  6. Let Colombian chicken drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving with more cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 578kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Potassium 570mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 553IU (11%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 578 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 578kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 478mg 20%
Potassium 570mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 553IU 11%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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