Lemon and Herb Crusted Chicken Drumsticks with my favourite Potato Salad
This is a great cheat meal and also a great budget meal that is perfect for a lazy weekend dinner. It takes a little while to actually cook but there is so little to do so it's so easy! I got the idea from Coles magazine, they suggested serving the chicken with a pre-made store bought potato salad, but I saw the opportunity to make my own favourite one. Warning: the potato salad is addictive! I could eat a whole bowl full on it's own!
Time Taken?: A couple of hours if you include cooking and cooling down the potatoes, but it really is a do a little bit and leave it meal. You can do it in little 5 minute bursts throughout the day.
The following serves 4.
INGREDIENTS
1.2kg chicken drumsticks
Masterfoods "Perfect for Chicken" Lemon, roasted garlic and oregano herb and spice mix (in the dried herbs section of the supermarket)
1 kg washed potatoes (note: you can peel these if you like, but I prefer to leave the skin on as I like the texture- the bit of crunch it gives)
2 spring onions, finely sliced
Olive Oil
White wine vinegar (you can use plain white vinegar if that's all you have)
METHOD
At least couple of hours before eating, cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, put them in a pot and JUST cover with water. Lightly salt the potatoes and put them the stove on high heat (lid off) to boil.
Boil until you can pierce through them with a fork but they are still holding their shape. Drain well, place them in a bowl and allow to cool down to room temperature before putting them n the fridge for an hour or so.
Meanwhile, pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees c (fan forced) or 200 degrees c (non fan-forced).
Place the drumsticks in a baking dish, sprinkle all over with the spice mix and rub the mix into the chicken.
Put them in the oven to bake for 45 mins or until cooked through and crispy on the outside.
While the chicken is cooking, add the chopped onions to the cold potatoes, season with salt and freshly ground pepper, and dress with olive oil and vinegar to taste (I like mine slightly vinegary- but you really must taste them as you dress them to get them right).
Serve the drumsticks and the potatoes with a green salad if desired.
