Warm and earthy chicken drumsticks with a lemony sumac tang
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword
Chicken, Healthy, Quick and Easy
Cook Time40minutes
Servings4
AuthorZaatar and Zaytoun
Ingredients
500gchicken drumsticksskin on
2teaspoonground coriander
¼teaspooncumin
¼teaspoonturmeric
¼teaspoon7 spice
½teaspoonsumac
½teaspoonsalt
Juice of half a lemon
Drizzle mild olive oil2 tbsp
Instructions
Wash the chicken drumsticks and add to a colander to drain off any extra water
In a large bowl, add the spices, sumac, salt, lemon and mild olive oil. Stir together and add the chicken
Massage the chicken drumsticks well with the marinade making sure you rub some marinade under the skin
Cover with cling film or a plate and leave to marinade in the fridge for a few hours, ideally overnight
When you are ready to cook, take out the chicken ½ hour before and bring to room temperature.
Heat the oven to 200C (390F) and cook the drumsticks for 10 minutes before turning down the heat to 180C (350F) for another 30 minutes, turning the drumsticks half way through.
Recipe Notes
If you are using chicken breasts, cut into strips and bake for 30 minutes in the oven