Chicken drumstick in puff pastry
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Chicken drumsticks wrapped in puff pastry are perfect as a hot or cold appetizer for a festive table. They can be served as a standalone dish. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making chicken drumsticks in puff pastry. Take the pastry out of the freezer in advance to defrost.
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Step 2
Rinse the chicken drumsticks, pat them dry, then season with salt and pepper. Pour vegetable oil into a skillet and heat thoroughly over high heat. Place the chicken drumsticks in the skillet and sear on all sides until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Step 3
Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface lengthwise and cut into four strips.
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Step 4
Wrap the shanks with strips of dough, one strip per shank, starting from the bone and leaving the end exposed.
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Step 5
Break the egg into a bowl and beat with a fork. Place the prepared drumsticks into a pan lined with parchment paper and greased with vegetable oil. Brush the surface of the dough with the beaten egg. Wrap exposed chicken bones with foil to prevent them from burning during baking.
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Step 6
Place the baking dish with chicken drumsticks in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown.
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Step 7
Done.