1 3/4 lbs. (800 g) chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems
3 cloves garlic, minced
chopped cilantro leaves, for garnishing
Thai sweet chili sauce, for dipping
Marinade:
1 tablespoon oil
1 3/4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon honey or Thai palm sugar
3 dashes ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch turmeric powder
Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
Combine all the ingredients in Marinade, whisk to mix well to form a nice milky pale yellow mixture.
Add the cilantro and garlic to the chicken, rub onto the chicken drumsticks with your hand.
Add the Marinade to the chicken, mix to coat well and marinate for 30 minutes or best for two hours.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange the chicken on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with Thai sweet chili sauce.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Yield 3
Serving Size 3 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
Total Fat 23g
Saturated Fat 10g
Unsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 163mg
Sodium 1019mg
Carbohydrates 6g
Sugar 3g
Protein 32g