Chicken Drumsticks With Muhammara Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Drumsticks With Muhammara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons walnuts; 12 chicken drumsticks (3 pounds total); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup drained bottled roasted red peppers (from a 7-ounce jar); 1/3 cup fine fresh bread crumbs (from 1 slice firm white sandwich bread); 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses or 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons walnuts
12 chicken drumsticks (3 pounds total)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup drained bottled roasted red peppers (from a 7-ounce jar)
1/3 cup fine fresh bread crumbs (from 1 slice firm white sandwich bread)
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses or 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1
Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 475u00b0F. While oven is preheating, toast nuts on a baking sheet in oven until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Pat chicken dry, then put in a large shallow heavy baking pan (1 inch deep) without crowding and rub with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons oil. Bake, without turning, until golden brown and cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.
3
While chicken bakes, blend together bell peppers, bread crumbs, walnuts, garlic paste, pomegranate molasses, cumin, and cayenne in a food processor until as smooth as possible, about 1 minute. With motor running, gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons oil and blend until combined well. Season sauce with salt and drizzle over baked chicken.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons walnuts, 12 chicken drumsticks (3 pounds total), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Drumsticks With Muhammara Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Drumsticks With Muhammara Sauce

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