Chicken drumsticks with lime and cilantro
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Don't have chicken drumsticks? No problem—use chicken wings, thighs, or legs instead. If using chicken breasts, cut them into pieces, as the meat may become too dry after cooling. You can confidently cook the meat in this marinade not only in the oven but also on the grill. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel and mince the garlic. Prepare the marinade by mixing the garlic, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste in a small container.
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Step 2
2. Wash 1 lime and squeeze the juice from it. Grate the lime zest on a fine grater. Add 1 teaspoon of zest and 3 tablespoons of juice to the marinade.
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Step 3
3. Wash and chop the cilantro, dividing it into two parts. Add one part of the cilantro to the marinade and mix.
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Step 4
4. Rinse the chicken drumsticks and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the chicken drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag, add the marinade, squeeze out the air from the bag, seal it, and mix thoroughly. Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Transfer the drumsticks to a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken in the dish.
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Step 6
6. Place the dish with chicken drumsticks in a preheated oven at 230°C and cook for 30-40 minutes, checking doneness periodically with a thermometer; the internal temperature of cooked drumsticks should reach 71°C. Optionally, you can turn on the broiler and brown for 3-5 minutes to form a crust.
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Step 7
7. Wash the second lime and cut it into wedges. Remove the cooked chicken legs from the oven, sprinkle them with cilantro, and add the lime wedges.