Sticky Drumsticks (with a simple tahini yoghurt dipping sauce)
Servings: 12 drumsticks
These sticky drumsticks are the perfect mix of sweet, savoury, and just a little tangy, making them a family favourite for dinner or a casual BBQ. Paired with a creamy tahini yoghurt dipping sauce, this easy-to-make dish is a guaranteed hit that’s both healthy and delicious. Whether served hot or cold, it’s a versatile recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumsticks (approx.)
Marinade
- 1 clove/s garlic -crushed
- 60 ml tamari (¼ cup)
- 85 g rice malt syrup or honey (¼ cup)
- 1 lemon/s -zest and juice
Simple tahini yoghurt dipping sauce
- 250 g natural, Greek or coconut yoghurt (1 cup)
- 2 tbsp hulled tahini
- ¼ tsp sea salt - or to taste
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (fan-forced).
- In a small bowl or jug mix all the marinade ingredients together.
- Place the drumsticks in a small roasting dish in a single layer.
- Pour the marinade over the top to toss and coat the chicken evenly and place in the oven for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. If they are not brown enough, you can always place them under the grill for a few minutes at the end of the cooking process.
- While they are baking make the dipping sauce. Mix all of the ingredients until well combined and serve with the drumsticks.
BBQ tip
- If you wanted to BBQ these you could. Just score the meat of each of the drumsticks three times, to allow the marinated to penetrate and to help them to cook through without burning.
Serve
- Serve with a napkin or wrap foil around the 'handles' .Enjoy hot or cold with the tahini yogurt dipping sauce (recipe below).
Make-ahead
- Re-heat covered in a low oven until just hot.
Store
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.