Lime and honey chicken drumsticks

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Marinade: 10 minutes to 24 hours

Cooking time : 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 2 limes, juice and zest removed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) honey
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) olive oil
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) yellow curry powder
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) tomato paste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

• Fresh coriander or parsley, chopped

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
2. Place chicken drumsticks in an ovenproof dish.
3. In a bowl, combine lime juice and zest, onion, honey, olive oil, curry powder, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
4. Pour the resulting mixture over the chicken drumsticks, making sure they are all coated with the marinade.
5. Cover the dish with cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 24 hours.
6. Remove the cling film and bake the chicken drumsticks for 40 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
7. Remove from oven and let chicken drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Add a touch of fine herbs and serve with rice and sautéed vegetables.