Roasted Chicken Marinade (Drumsticks with Potatoes & Lemon)

Name: Roasted Chicken Marinade (Drumsticks with Potatoes & Lemon)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 13 h 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 - 2 kilogram Chicken Drumsticks; 1 Medium Tomato, peeled; 1 Small Yogurt Cup; 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 tablespoon Red Pepper Paste (Dibs Felfel); 8 cloves Garlic; Small Piece of Ginger; 1/2 cup Olive Oil; 1 Large Lemon Zest; 1/2 cup Lemon Juice; 4 tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses; 1.5 tablespoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom; 2 Whole Cinnamon Sticks; 1 pinch Dried Thyme; 1 pinch Rosemary; 2 Green Chili Peppers, optional; Potatoes; Carrots; Onions; 2 cups Long-Grain Basmati Rice; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Seven Spices; 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder

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Roasted Chicken Marinade (Drumsticks with Potatoes & Lemon)

Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 90 min Rest Time 12 hour Total Time 13 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 4

Description

Prepare succulent, fall-off-the-bone roasted chicken drumsticks marinated in a vibrant blend of spices, lemon, and pomegranate molasses. Served with tender potatoes, carrots, and onions, and a side of aromatic Basmati rice. A complete and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion!

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Roasted Chicken Marinade (Drumsticks with Potatoes & Lemon)

Description

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Marinade

For the Vegetables

For the Basmati Rice

Instructions

Prepare Chicken

Make several deep cuts in the chicken drumsticks to help them absorb the marinade. Set them aside.

Prepare Marinade

In a food processor or blender, combine the peeled tomato, yogurt, tomato paste, red pepper paste, garlic cloves, ginger piece, lemon zest, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon powder, chili powder, ground ginger, and ground cardamom.

Add the olive oil. Blend all ingredients very well until a smooth, thick marinade is formed.

Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring every piece is well coated, especially inside the cuts.

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator. If you're in a hurry, you can proceed directly to the next step, but a minimum of 2 hours is recommended for flavor.

Prepare Vegetables

In a large baking dish, add the chopped potatoes, carrots, and onions.

Pour some of the leftover marinade from the blender over the vegetables and mix well to coat them.

Sprinkle with dried thyme and rosemary. Add the cinnamon sticks and optional green chili peppers.

Baking

Arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks on top of the seasoned vegetables in the baking dish.

Cover the dish tightly with baking paper, then with aluminum foil.

Preheat your oven to 250°C. Place the baking dish on the lower rack of the preheated oven for the first 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, raise the dish to the middle rack and reduce the oven temperature to 180°C.

Continue baking for an additional 45-60 minutes.

For the last 15 minutes of cooking, remove the foil and baking paper. Brush the chicken drumsticks with a little extra pomegranate molasses to help them get a beautiful golden-brown color.

Bake until the chicken is tender, fully cooked, and beautifully browned. The total cooking time will be approximately 1.5 to 1.75 hours.

Prepare Basmati Rice

In a pot, heat vegetable oil and ghee over medium heat.

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Add the drained, soaked Basmati rice to the pot.

Stir in the salt, seven spices, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, ground cardamom, and instant chicken bouillon powder. Sauté the rice with the spices for a few minutes.

Pour in hot boiling water. If using saffron, add it now.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to very low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy.

Once cooked, add ghee on top, fluff with a fork, and cover for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve the tender, roasted chicken drumsticks with the flavorful potatoes and a side of the fragrant Basmati rice.

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