Makes 6:
As the winter chill settles in, there’s nothing more comforting than a hearty, flavorful dish to warm up both body and soul. These baked chilli drumsticks are the perfect solution for those winter evenings when you crave something spicy and satisfying.
Whether you’re looking for a cosy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, these will impress. Serve them with your favourite sides, like roasted vegetables or a warm, buttery mashed potato, to create a meal that is both comforting and full of flavour.
Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp cayenne
- lemon, wedges (to serve)
- 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
- 5ml canola cooking spray
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (to serve)
- 1 egg yolk
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1/3 cup chilli sauce (plus extra to serve)
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Method
- Line a large roasting pan with foil and place rack into the pan.
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Mix chilli sauce with egg yolk. Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan and cayenne in a shallow bowl. Brush chilli sauce mixture over chicken, then coat with crumb mixture, pressing on firmly. Chill for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C. Lay the drumsticks onto the rack in the pan, leaving space between them so air can circulate. Spray well with oil. Roast for 40 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Serve with extra chilli sauce, mayonnaise, and lemon.
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