Lime Chicken Drumettes Recipes

CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN DRUMETTES W/ AVACADO SAUCE

Steps:

• Brush wings with mayonnaise.
• Mix together chipotle seasoning spices.
• Sprinkle spice mixture generously over chicken. Use your hands to really work the spices into the chicken.
• Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
• Preheat oven to 450.
• Arrange chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet brushed lightly with oil.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Drain off the juice.
• Return chicken to oven and broil to crisp up the skin. Watch carefully, this only takes a few minutes.
• Arrange chicken on a platter and garnish with fresh cut cilantro and the juice of 1 fresh lime.
• Make the avocado sauce by pureeing avocado and sour cream. Add in cilantro, garlic and enough water to thin it out (if desire) Puree until smooth. Stir in lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

GARLIC LIME ROASTED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, parsley, and pepper in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add chicken drumsticks; turn to coat evenly. Seal bag, squeezing out all the air.
• Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Let chicken come to room temperature, about 25 minutes. Arrange on the baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes. Flip chicken and baste with juices; continue cooking until browned on the second side, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Cover chicken with aluminum foil. Let stand before serving, about 5 minutes.

TEQUILA-LIME CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Combine tequila, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, chicken, and oil in a large resealable bag. Place in a baking dish and let stand at room temperature, turning bag occasionally, 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip back into bag; pat dry. Reserve marinade. Place chicken on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, transfer marinade to a saucepan and boil over medium-high heat until thickened and reduced to 1/3 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and immediately brush with glaze. Serve warm or room temperature, with clementine wedges.