Chipotle Spiced Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Name: Chipotle Spiced Chicken Drumsticks
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Chipotle powder; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 8 Chicken drumsticks; 20 g Fresh coriander; 2 Limes

A mouth-watering recipe featuring juicy chicken drumsticks marinated in a rich chipotle spice mix, then roasted to perfection. A generous drizzle of lime juice and fresh coriander adds a vibrant burst of flavour to this dish.

easy

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METHOD

Step 1.
Begin by preheating your oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
Step 2.
In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 3.
Coat the chicken drumsticks evenly with the spice mixture, then arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 4.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the skin is crispy.
Step 5.
While the chicken is baking, finely chop a handful of fresh coriander.
Step 6.
Once the chicken is done, remove from the oven and immediately squeeze fresh lime juice over the drumsticks.
Step 7.
Scatter the chopped coriander over the baked drumsticks for a fresh, herbal touch.
Step 8.
Serve hot, accompanied by extra lime wedges for those who prefer an extra tang.