18 Aug
Chicken drumsticks with green olives & balsamic vinegar
Recipe by Dixie Elliott,
Photo by John Paul Urizar,
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 12 chicken drumsticks.
- 200g green olives drained.
- 2 large lemons.
- 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed.
- roasted chat potatoes.
Method:
- Preheat oven to 200°C./390°F and grease a roasting pan.
- Arrange drumsticks in a single layer in pan then top with olives.
- Cut 1 lemon into thin wedges and place between drumsticks.
- Juice remaining lemon. Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic and salt and pepper in a jug, then pour over drumsticks.
- Roast drumsticks for 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with potatoes.
Notes & tips:
- To freeze: Place drumsticks in a single layer in airtight containers. Freeze for up to 6 weeks.
- To reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight. Microwave, covered, on MEDIUM (50%) for 3 to 5 minutes or until hot.