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Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks

URL: https://www.budgetbytes.com/cilantro-lime-chicken-drumsticks/

Ingredients

The marinade

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • to taste freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 limes
  • ½ bunch cilantro

The chicken

  • 6 pieces chicken drumsticks

Instructions

  1. Combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and cracked pepper in a bowl.
  2. Zest one lime and add 1 tsp of zest and 3 Tbsp of juice to the marinade.
  3. Chop 1/4 bunch of cilantro and add it to the marinade.
  4. Pour the marinade into a zip-top bag and add the chicken drumsticks, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  6. Place the chicken in a baking dish in a single layer and pour the remaining marinade over it.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  8. Broil for 2-4 minutes for extra browning if desired.
  9. Garnish with fresh lime slices and remaining chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3 to 4 servings
Calories
528.6
Total fat
33.57g
Total carbohydrates
7.13g
Total protein
48.6g
Sodium
763.5mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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