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Lemon-Chicken Drumsticks

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Lemon-Chicken Drumsticks

Lemon-Chicken Drumsticks

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Equipment

  • Non-Stick Skillet - Essential for evenly frying chicken drumsticks without sticking.

  • Lemon Juicer - To extract juice efficiently from lemons, crucial for the recipe's flavor.

  • Cutting Board - Provides a clean and safe surface to prepare ingredients.

  • Baking Sheet - Useful for roasting chicken drumsticks in the oven after marinating and frying them.

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons - Ensures accurate ingredient measurements for sauces and seasoning mixes.

  • Whisk - Important for blending marinades and mixing ingredients smoothly.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - For precise measurements of dry ingredients, enhancing flavor consistency.

  • Garlic Press - Easily mince garlic for the marinade and sauce.

  • Mixing Bowls - Essential for combining ingredients like marinade, sauces, and seasonings.

  • 10. Cooling Rack - Useful for cooling fried chicken drumsticks quickly, ensuring a crispier exterior.

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds)

  • Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Favorite orzo or rice, for serving (if desired)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Rinse the chicken and pat dry.
2

Instruction 2

Combine the lemon zest and juice, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the drumsticks and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, or overnight.
3

Instruction 3

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
4

Instruction 4

Arrange the drumsticks in a shallow roasting dish to fit (use two dishes to avoid crowding). Pour any marinade over the chicken and bake, basting occasionally, until the drumsticks are cooked through and golden brown, about 1 1/4 hours.
5

Instruction 5

If the drumsticks have not browned enough, place them under the broiler, 4 inches from the heat source, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned, watching carefully.
6

Instruction 6

Spoon the orzo or rice on a platter and arrange the drumsticks on top. Pour the chicken pan juices into a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until thickened. Pour over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
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