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Spicy Chicken with Cool Green Dipping Sauce

Contributed By: lauria1965
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Ingredients

1 t Oregano

1 t Ground cumin

1/4 t Salt

1/8 t Ground red pepper

8 Bone-in chicken drumsticks, skin and visitble fat removed

1/2 c Loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs

1/4 c Loosely packed parsley sprigs

1/4 c Blanched slivered almonds

1 Garlic, clove

1 Serrano chile pepper, seeded (or leave half the seeds in for a spicier sauce); wear plastic gloves when handling

1/8 t Salt

2 t Lime juice

2 t Flaxseed oil or olive oil

2 t Water

Preparation

Preheat the grill or broiler, Coat a grill rack or broiler pan rack with cooking spray

In a cup, combine the oregano, cumin, salt and red pepper. cut two 1/2" deep slashed in each side of the drumsticks. Rub the spice mixture over the drumsticks, pressing it into the slits. Place the drumsticks in a baking pan and coat completely with cooking spray. Let stand for 10 minutes.

In a food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, almonds, garlic, chile pepper, and salt. Process until chopped. While the processor is running, add the lime juice and oil through the feed tube, stopping the machine once or twice to scrape down the sides of the container unti the sauce is smooth. Pour the sauce into a bowl. Stir in the water, cover and chill until ready to serve.

Place the drumsticks on the prepared rack and grill or broil 6" from the heat, turning several times, for 25 mintues or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 170 F and the juices are clear.

Serve with sauce.

Cook's Notes

I like it with chicken breast tenders as well!

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch
Entree
Appetizers
Snack

Nutrient Information

Calories: 268
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 29g
Vitamin A: 10-20dv
Vitamin C: 20+dv
Sodium: 346mg
Fiber: 2g