Baked chicken drumsticks
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
These baked chicken drumsticks are so good. Seasoned with a spice combination of ginger, garlic, paprika, pepper flakes, nutmeg cumin, black pepper and brown sugar, the brown sugar gets caramelized when done and creates a unique burnt caramel taste with the spices.
Course:
Main Course
Servings: 3 plus
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs) cleaned and patted dry
- 3-4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon grounded black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon grounded cumin
- 3/4 -1 teaspoon salt or as required
Instructions
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Place chicken into a bowl, combine 3 cloves finely minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 tablespoon paprika and red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon grounded black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and nutmeg and salt as required. Mix well to combine, cover with plastic and set in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
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When ready, preheat oven to 200°C or 400°F. Lightly brush a sheet pan or baking tray with oil. Place chicken drumsticks on sheet pan or baking tray leaving spaces in between them.
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Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven, turn and bake on the other side for 10 to 15 minutes (this is to get caramelized around each side) or until done. Serve.