Colombian chicken drumsticks recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
578 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Colombian
Colombian chicken drumsticks recipe
Description
This recipe uses skin-on chicken drumsticks coated in a vibrant marinade made by blending scallions, garlic, onion, fresh cilantro, white vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, and pepper into a smooth paste. The marinade infuses the chicken with layers of flavor and tenderizes the meat through an overnight rest in the refrigerator.
The drumsticks are then broiled or grilled on a baking sheet with space between pieces to ensure even heating and a crisp, slightly charred skin. Lime halves are placed cut side up on the pan to lend subtle citrus aroma during cooking. The result is juicy chicken with browned, flavorful skin and a zesty, herb-driven taste.
Serving the chicken with rice, beans, or fresh salads would complement its bright savory notes well. This preparation is ideal for those seeking a marinated baked chicken dish with Latin American flavors that can be made ahead.
Ingredients
- 9 chicken drumstick skin on
- cooking spray or oil
- ⅓ cup scallions roughly cut
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- ⅓ cup white onion chopped
- ⅓ cup cilantro roughly cut, fresh
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon lime juice
- ¾ tablespoon cumin ground
- ¾ tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- salt
- black pepper
- lime cut in half
Instructions
- 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).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken and marinade. Rub chicken drumsticks well until coated with marinade. Refrigerate the chicken to marinade overnight.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let Colombian chicken drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving with more cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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