SPICY DRUMMETTES

Spicy Drummettes

Serves 10 or more

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

24 (1.7kg) chicken drummettes

1 green onion (green shallot)

1. Combine all the ingredients, except the chicken and onion, in a large shallow dish. Add the chicken; stir until well coated in the marinade. Cover, refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Cut the onion into long thin strips; place 

in a bowl of iced water. 

3. Place the drained chicken in a shallow baking dish. Roast, uncovered, for 35 minutes or until cooked through, brushing with remaining marinade after 10 minutes. 

4. Serve chicken topped with drained onion.