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MAPLE AND SHERRY VINEGAR CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH LENTIL AND CABBAGE SALAD

Posted On: 2023-02-03 10:57:19

INGREDIENTS

12 chicken drumsticks

½ cup (125ml) maple syrup

¼ cup (60ml) sherry vinegar

2 tsp smoked paprika

100ml olive oil

1 red onion, cut into thin rings (we used a mandolin)

1 tsp sumac

1 tbs Dijon mustard

400g can lentils

1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed

¼ red cabbage (or white), finely sliced

1 cup mint & flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped, plus extra to serve

DIRECTIONS

Make three 5mm incisions on each side of each drumstick with a sharp knife. Combine maple syrup, half the vinegar, paprika and 2 tbs olive oil in a bowl. Add drumsticks, season and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes (or longer if time allows).

Preheat oven to 220°C. Place chicken and marinade in a large baking tray and roast, basting every 10 minutes, for 50 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan and boil for 3 minutes or until thick and syrupy. Set aside. Loosely cover chicken with foil and rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine onion, remaining vinegar, sumac and ½ tsp salt flakes in a bowl and leave for 5 minutes to lightly pickle. Drain, reserving vinegar, and place in a small bowl with mustard and remaining oil, season and stir to combine. Place lentils, peas, cabbage and herbs in a large bowl.

Add dressing to lentil mixture, season and toss to coat. Place on a large platter. Top with drumsticks and brush drumsticks with reduced marinade. Scatter with extra herbs.

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