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Lip Smacking & Finger Sticking Good Drumsticks

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 60m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 24 ounces chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces red onion (1/2 red onion, chopped)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 to 5 garlic cloves (sliced)
  • 4 tablespoons hot sauce (Tabasco sauce, divided)
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons slivered snow peas
  • FOR DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt (plain)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°.

  • Step 2: Heat a oven proof fry pan to medium high heat.(I use a 10-inch cast iron skillet).

  • Step 3: Make a dredge with the red pepper flakes, flour, paprika, salt and pepper in a zip lock bag, add in the drumstick and toss to coat, set aside.

  • Step 4: Saute chopped onions in butter and olive oil in the fry pan until translucent, add in garlic and cook until tender.

  • Step 5: Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside.

  • Step 6: Add the drumsticks and cook for 15 minutes turning the chicken often until nice and crispy.

  • Step 7: Meanwhile prepare the dipping sauce by mixing the sauce ingredients together, and place in the refrigerator to chill.

  • Step 8: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce on top adding 1/4 cup dark corn syrup.

  • Step 9: Put pan in oven and continue to cook for 15 minutes turning drumsticks often.

  • Step 10: Sprinkle the rest of the Tabasco sauce on top adding the remainder of the dark corn syrup.

  • Step 11: Cook for another 15 minutes while turning drumsticks often.

  • Step 12: Add back in the onion mixture.

  • Step 13: Simmer to caramelize the dish about 5-8 minutes.

  • Step 14: Sprinkle the slivered snow peas on top and serve with the dipping sauce.


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