Marinated Chicken Drumsticks Cabbage (Printable Recipe)

Flavorful marinated chicken drumsticks paired with a refreshing cabbage slaw side.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium soy sauce
02 - 3/4 cup orange juice
03 - 2/3 cup lime juice
04 - 1 bunch scallions trimmed and finely chopped
05 - 1 small white onion chopped
06 - 1 habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper chopped
07 - 1 piece fresh ginger 1 1/2 inch sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as canola or avocado
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
15 - 8 chicken drumsticks

→ Cabbage Slaw

16 - 3 tablespoons white vinegar
17 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
18 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
19 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
20 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
21 - 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
22 - 1 bag coleslaw mix 12 to 14 ounces

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a shallow nonreactive dish whisk together soy sauce orange juice lime juice scallions onion habanero ginger garlic oil allspice thyme cinnamon nutmeg and paprika. Add chicken drumsticks and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
02 - Preheat oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid. Arrange chicken on the sheet and bake for about 25 minutes basting occasionally until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
03 - In a large bowl whisk together vinegar olive oil sugar celery seed salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate until serving time.
04 - Plate the roasted chicken drumsticks alongside the cabbage slaw and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Only 12.5 percent of a marinade is absorbed into meat minimizing sodium retention.
02 - Using drumsticks instead of thighs reduces calorie and saturated fat intake.
03 - Choose coleslaw over starchy sides to keep carbohydrate content low.
04 - For best results marinate chicken up to 12 hours in advance.
05 - To prevent soggy slaw dress it 30 minutes before serving instead of mixing early.

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