One Tray Greek Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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4 chicken Maryland or 1-1.2kg drumsticks
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3 garlic cloves, chopped or grated
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1 tbsp Greek spice mix
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 zucchinis, cut in half lengthwise
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1 eggplant, cut in 4 lengthwise
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1 punnet mix tomatoes
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1 can chickpeas, drained
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¼ bunch coriander, chopped
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper
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250g Tzatziki
Method:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Make 2 long insertions on the thickest part of the thigh and the drumstick.
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Place the chicken on a deep baking tray or dish. Season with ½ tsp of salt, ¼ tsp of pepper, Greek spice and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Rub well and place on top of a cooking rack.
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In the same tray, place the zucchini, eggplant, chickpeas and tomatoes.
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Sprinkle with the paprika, cumin, ½ tsp of salt and ¼ tsp of pepper and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Mix through.
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Place the chicken on the rack on top of the baking dish so all the chicken juices drip onto the vegetables.
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Cook for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
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Serve hot with tzatziki on the side, drizzle with the tray juices and garnish with coriander.
