Lemon Chicken Drumsticks With Citrus Chili (Chilli) Salt Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Drumsticks With Citrus Chili (Chilli) Salt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large hot red chili pepper, seeded, thinly sliced; ½ cup flaked sea salt; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind; 3 teaspoons finely grated orange rind; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ¼ cup lemon juice; ⅓ cup orange juice; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons runny honey; 12 chicken drumsticks; 12 basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 large hot red chili pepper, seeded, thinly sliced
½ cup flaked sea salt
1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
3 teaspoons finely grated orange rind
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup orange juice
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons runny honey
12 chicken drumsticks
12 basil leaves

1
Preheat oven to 180c (160c fan forced).
2
Pound chilli, salt and rinds in mortar and pestle or processor until fine flakes form.
3
Spread the mixture out on a small oven tray and bake for about 5 minutes or until dry.
4
Cool; store in an airtight container.
5
Whisk the juices, oil and honey in a large bowl until combined; add the drumsticks and stir to coat.
6
Tranfer drumsticks and marinade into a baking dish, add basil.
7
Bake for about 50 minutes or until cooked through turning occasionally.
8
Cool.
9
Transfer chicken and pan juices to a storage container.
10
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
11
Serve sprinkled with the citrus salt.

743

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large hot red chili pepper, seeded, thinly sliced, ½ cup flaked sea salt, 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind, 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken Drumsticks With Citrus Chili (Chilli) Salt falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lemon Chicken Drumsticks With Citrus Chili (Chilli) Salt

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