Kitchen Knife - Essential for trimming excess fat from chicken drumsticks before cooking, ensuring a healthier preparation.
Cutting Board - A versatile surface needed to safely and cleanly cut vegetables or herbs that might be used in the Muhammara sauce recipe.
Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin - Useful for tenderizing chicken drumsticks, ensuring even cooking and enhancing texture.
Baking Sheet (Aluminum) - Ideal for roasting or baking the seasoned chicken drumsticks in an oven.
Oven with Convection Option - Offers consistent heat distribution, which is crucial for achieving perfectly cooked chicken.
Small Saucepan - Necessary for preparing Muhammara sauce, allowing the blending of ingredients and heating if needed.
Food Processor or Blender - For making Muhammara sauce smooth and free from large lumps by processing nuts and spices finely.
Spatula with Long Handle - Useful for flipping chicken drumsticks easily without coming into contact with the food, enhancing kitchen safety.
Meat Thermometer - To ensure the chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), crucial for avoiding foodborne illnesses.
Serving Platter or Tray - For presenting the finished dish attractively, whether served immediately after roasting or at room temperature if prepared in advance.
3 tablespoons walnuts
12 chicken drumsticks (3 pounds total)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup drained bottled roasted red peppers (from a 7-ounce jar)
1/3 cup fine fresh bread crumbs (from 1 slice firm white sandwich bread)
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses or 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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