Snack · Caribbean · 10 min
Caribbean-Spiced Chicken Drumstick Bites with Cilantro-Lime Reduction
- Calories
- 131
- Protein
- 19g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Fat
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 each chicken drumstick
- 1 tsp jerk seasoning
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 cup cilantro salsa
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 slice lime
Method
- 01Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 02Rub the skinless chicken drumstick evenly with salt and jerk seasoning.
- 03Place the drumstick on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until fully cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the bone.
- 04While the chicken roasts, combine the cilantro salsa, half of the chopped fresh cilantro, and lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat and simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 05Remove chicken meat from the bone and cut or shred into bite-sized pieces.
- 06Toss the warm chicken bites into the warm salsa reduction until coated.
- 07Serve in a bowl topped with remaining fresh chopped cilantro and a lime wedge.
- 08Cook the chicken until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in its thickest part before serving.
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