Name: Zingy chicken drumsticks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 drumsticks; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp oregano or chopped rosemary leaves; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground pepper; Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Zingy chicken drumsticks

24 Jul 2018

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Background

If you need a quick and easy BBQ marinade for chicken – try this recipe! It's super easy to prepare, can be done the night, a couple of hours or just 15 minutes before you turn on the barbie. The drumstick are delicious cold too, so any leftover is perfect for a picnic or trips. Serve with side dishes of your choice.

Ingredients

8 drumsticks
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 Tbsp oregano or chopped rosemary leaves
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Instructions

Put the chicken into a plastic bag (like a freezer bag).
Mix the ingredients in a smallish bowl then pour over the drumsticks. Tie the bag and massage the chicken legs thoroughly.
Marinate in refrigerator for minimum 15 minutes, preferably 2 hours or overnight.
Barbecue or grill he drumsticks until cooked through properly and lightly charred.
Serve warm or at room temperature.