Name: Herby drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks; handful fresh coriander leaves and 1/2 a juicy lemon; Moroccan marinade; 1 teaspoon each ground coriander, cumin, ginger and cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; squeeze of orange or lemon juice; 3 tablespoon olive oil; Herby marinade; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon each dried thyme and oregano; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; zest and juice of a lemon; 3 tablespoon olive oil

Herby drumsticks

Chicken drumsticks have never tasted better than they do lathered in these incredible Nici Wickes marinades. Go Moroccan-style or opt for a zingy and herby alternative - or why not give both a try?

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Serves 6

Prep

15M

Cook

45M

Total

Ingredients

12 chicken drumsticks

handful fresh coriander leaves and 1/2 a juicy lemon

Moroccan marinade

1 teaspoon each ground coriander, cumin, ginger and cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

squeeze of orange or lemon juice

3 tablespoon olive oil

Herby marinade

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon each dried thyme and oregano

1/2 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

zest and juice of a lemon

3 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180ºC.

2.Make three deep cuts in each drumstick.

3.For each marinade, mix together the ingredients and rub over and into 6 drumsticks.

4.Arrange in a single layer in an oven dish and bake until golden brown and cooked through – about 45 minutes.

5.Before serving, add torn coriander leaves to the Moroccan drums and a squeeze of lemon juice to the herby drums.

Feel free to use wings or chicken nibbles for this recipe – just reduce the cooking time by 10-12 minutes.
Note

Nici Wickes

A published cookbook author, entertainer, broadcaster, food stylist, recipe developer and food editor Nici Wickes is all about no-fuss, confidence-building cooking.

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