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Aromatic Marinated Drumsticks

Name: Aromatic Marinated Drumsticks
Prep time: PT30 minutes
Cook time: PT2 hours including marinating time
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients: ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) ground cumin; ½ Tbsp (7,5 ml) coriander seeds, lightly crushed; 1 tsp (5 ml) fennel seeds (optional); 2 Tbsp (30 ml) mild curry powder, or more to taste; 1 tsp (5 ml) ground turmeric; ¼ cup (60 ml) Huletts Yellow Sugar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 small green chilli, seeded and chopped, or to taste (optional); 3 Tbsp (45 ml) finely grated fresh ginger; ¾ cup (180 ml) strong plain Rooibos tea or vegetable stock; 3 Tbsp (45 ml) apple cider vinegar; juice and finely grated rind of one large lemon; 12-18 chicken drumsticks; salt and pepper; chopped spring onions or fresh coriander leaves for garnish

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easy

SERVES 6

PREP TIME 30 minutes

COOK TIME 2 hours including marinating time

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Ingredients

¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
2 Tbsp (30 ml) ground cumin
½ Tbsp (7,5 ml) coriander seeds, lightly crushed
1 tsp (5 ml) fennel seeds (optional)
2 Tbsp (30 ml) mild curry powder, or more to taste
1 tsp (5 ml) ground turmeric
¼ cup (60 ml) Huletts Yellow Sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small green chilli, seeded and chopped, or to taste (optional)
3 Tbsp (45 ml) finely grated fresh ginger
¾ cup (180 ml) strong plain Rooibos tea or vegetable stock
3 Tbsp (45 ml) apple cider vinegar
juice and finely grated rind of one large lemon
12-18 chicken drumsticks
salt and pepper
chopped spring onions or fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method

Spoon all the ingredients except chicken, garnish and salt and pepper into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over a medium temperature.
Simmer without the lid for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
Toss drumsticks through the marinade in a large bowl until well coated. Cover and marinate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
Season to taste and braai drumsticks over medium coals until golden brown and cooked through (see tip).
Garnish chicken with spring onions or coriander leaves. Serve with brown rice and a sambal of your choice (see serving suggestion below).

Serving suggestion:

Make a sambal with ¼ cucumber, cubed; 100 g baby tomatoes, halved; ½ onion, chopped and 2 Tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh herbs of your choice like Italian parsley or coriander.

Tips:

If you prefer a spicier flavour, include the seeds from the chilli.
Alternatively, roast the chicken drumsticks in the oven at 180°C for 30-35 minutes or until just cooked and golden brown.

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Conversion Table

	Cups	Tablespoons	Grams
Butter	1/4 cup	4 Tbsp	57g
	1/3 cup	5 Tbsp + 1 tsp	76g
	1 cup	16 Tbsp	227g
Flour/Sifted	1/4 cup	4 Tbsp	30g/27g
	1/3 cup	5 Tbsp + 1 tsp	40g/35g
	1/2 cup	8 Tbsp	60g/55g
	1 cup	16 Tbsp	120g/110g
Granulated Sugar	1/4 cup	4 Tbsp	50g
	1/3 cup	5 Tbsp + 1 tsp	65g
	1/2 cup	8 Tbsp	100g
	1 cup	16 Tbsp	200g
Brown Sugar/ Firmly Packed	1/4 cup	4 Tbsp	45g
	1/3 cup	5 Tbsp + 1 tsp	60g
	1/2 cup	8 Tbsp	90g
	1 cup	16 Tbsp	180g
Water	1/4 cup	4 Tbsp	57g
	1/3 cup	5 Tbsp + 1 tsp	76g
	1/2 cup	8 Tbsp	114g
	1 cup	16 Tbsp	227g