Culantro Young Roasted Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Tender chicken drumsticks roasted to perfection and infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh culantro.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a blender, combine culantro leaves, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Blend until smooth. Coat the chicken drumsticks with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.
- 2
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 3
Prepare for Roasting
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks on the baking sheet.
- 4
Roast the Chicken
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the drumsticks for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- 5
Serve
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Culantro Young Roasted Chicken Drumsticks!