Spicy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
By: sujana
Published: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 4:40am

Ingredients




6 Chicken Drumsticks-
3 tablespoons Curd (preferably hung curd or thick curd)-
1 inch Ginger-
1 Garlic- big pod or 3 medium pods
5 Green Chillies- (As per taste)
1/2 teaspoon Chilli Powder- (optional)
1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder-
1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder-
1 tablespoon Chopped Coriander leaves-
Salt- as per taste
Grind to Paste
Garlic+Green Chillies+Ginger+Chopped Coriander Leaves

Preparation

1 Wash the drumsticks and make slits on them. 2 In a bowl add the rest of the ingredients including the ground paste and mix well. 3 Now add this mixture to the drumsticks and mix well so that, they get a good coating of the marinade. Let the chicken rest in the marinade overnight or for 24 hours. 4 In a preheated oven at 350F place the drumsticks on a greased baking tray and let it bake for 45 min. 5 After 45 min, turn the drumsticks over and cook for another 30 to 45 min or until they turn golden brown. 6 Once the drumsticks are cooked, increase the oven temperature to 450F and let the chicken become crisp for 15-20 minutes. 7 Serve the spicy baked chicken drumsticks hot with onion rings.

About


Spicy baked chicken drumsticks are an instant hit with the guests who visit our home. Unlike the chicken drumsticks served in a restaurant, these baked chicken drumsticks do not need any oil at all. Hence this recipe is a very healthy option for calorie conscious individuals.