Orange and Ginger Chicken Drumsticks
To make sure the chicken is cooked completely, insert a skewer into the thickest part of the meat – the juices should run clear.
To make sure the chicken is cooked completely, insert a skewer into the thickest part of the meat – the juices should run clear.
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES, PLUS MARINATING COOKING TIME: 25 MINUTES MAKES 12
EASY / PREPARE AHEAD
juice 1 orange
50ml (2fl oz) pineapple juice 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2tsp fresh ginger, grated 1 small onion, chopped 12 chicken drumsticks
1 Mix the orange juice, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger and onion
in a shallow dish. Using a sharp knife, slash the chicken drumsticks all over, add to the marinade and leave for at least 30 minutes, or preferably store covered in the fridge overnight.
2 When ready to cook, place the drumsticks on the cooler part
of the barbecue and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, basting frequently with the marinade. Turn the drumsticks a couple of times, until they are cooked through and there is no pink meat. Discard any unused marinade. Per drumstick: 115 calories. 4g fat (2g saturated/. 2g carbohydrate
