Coconut Lime Drumsticks
When I started seriously kicking processed food to the curb (including those very convenient seasoning and sauce packets) I felt like my meals took a sharp left turn towards bland. Looking back, the turning point was when I became braver about experimenting with citrus zest and juice. For me, at least, adding a taste of acid to my dishes wasn’t intuitive. Over time though I learned that if I felt like something was missing in a dish- it was usually acid. Citrus zest and juice offer that acidic balance with an extra burst of brightness.
{ingredients}
approximately 2 lbs of drumsticks
2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
Salt and Pepper, taste
1.5 tbsp Rotisserie seasoning
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
Zest and Juice of 1 lime
{method}
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- Lay drumsticks in a lightly oiled baking dish (I literally dabbed a clean cloth and then wiped my dish).
- Smear drumsticks with coconut oil. This is easier if you set it on top of your
oven while it preheats. I use a pastry brush to rub it in but you could probably use your hands just as easily. - Season with salt, pepper, Rotisserie seasoning, garlic powder and lime zest. Squeeze lime over drumsticks, distributing the juice as evenly as you can.
- Bake at 300 degrees for about 1 hour or until cooked through.
I make my own rotisserie seasonings of cumin, chili pepper, paprika, and onion powder. I *love* using coconut oil anytime I’m cooking chicken with the skin on- it creates the most deliciously crispy skin!
