Recipe: Chicken drumsticks/thighs with Paprika & Garlic (Bill Granger)

During Christmas, it is common for families to cook a whole roast chicken or turkey. For smaller families or couples, cooking chicken parts such as chicken drumsticks and thighs is pretty ideal since there will be less food wastage and everyone gets to eat their favorite part, rather than fight with their fellow diners. Furthermore, cooking chicken parts take less time - for example, these chicken drumsticks with paprika and garlic took only 30 minutes in the oven.

The chicken drumstick and thighs should be marinated for at least an hour, or overnight if possible. Then it is simply roasted until cooked through and lightly charred in places. The chicken drumsticks / thighs were a beautiful golden brown, and the thighs in particular had nice, crispy skin. Love the taste of this marinade, I omitted the chilli since I didn't want it to be too spicy for the kids. We enjoyed this flavorful chicken very much!

Moist and succulent!

Served the chicken with a Vietnamese chicken salad (recipe to follow)

Chicken drumsticks / thighs with paprika and garlic

Recipe adapted from Bill Granger

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks / thighs

For the marinade
5 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice (from 1 large lime)
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
5 cm piece root ginger, peeled and grated
1 small red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped (optional)



1. Using a sharp knife, make a few slashes, about 0.5cm deep, through the thicker parts of the chicken and place in a dish.

2. Combine the ingredients for marinade in a small bowl. Using your hands, rub this marinade all over the chicken drumsticks/thighs. Cover and transfer to the fridge to marinate for at least an hour, or overnight if possible.

3. Preheat the oven to 190°C (roast mode).

4. Place the chicken on a baking tray along with the marinade and roast for 30 minutes or until cooked through and lightly charred in places. To test if the chicken is cooked, pierce the thickest part with a knife or skewer and the juices should run clear. Serve with some of the sauce and a side salad.

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