Spicy Indian Masala Baked Chicken Drumsticks

• servings: 5 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

5 Chicken Drumsticks

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tsp salt

1 heaped tbsp Garam Masala

1-2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (I use 2 cause I like it spicy)

2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1-2 tsp Tandoori Masala (optional)

3 tbsp greek yogurt or curd

1 tbsp oil

1 cup long grain basmati rice

2 cups water

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp Garam Masala

1/2 tsp Turmeric

Directions

Chicken Drumsticks

Remove the skin off the chicken drumsticks using a knife and then cut slits to allow the marinade to reach the inside evenly. Pour the lemon juice and salt over the drumsticks and mix well with your hands. Let it sit for 5 minutes while preparing the marinade.

To make the marinade, mix together the garam masala, kashmiri red chili powder, coriander, paprika, cumin, minced garlic, greek yogurt and oil. Massage the marinade into the chicken drumsticks. Make sure to get it into all the crevices. Let this sit for at least 1 hour.

Preheat your oven or airfryer to 400 F. Bake/Airfry for 18-20 minutes or until completely cooked (reaches internal temperature of 165F).

Yellow Rice (optional but I love to pair with drumsticks)

Melt the butter in a pot. Add the garam masala and turmeric. Toast for 15 seconds. Add in the rice, mix and toast for 30 seconds to a minute. Add the water to the pot, bring to a boil and lower to the lowest heat setting. Cook for about 25 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Drumstick (Not Includi
• Calories: 174
• Total Fat: 7.8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 109.3 mg
• Sodium: 172 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 0.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Total Sugars: 0.3 g
• Protein: 24.3 g