Recipe

Lemon, garlic and oregano chicken drumettes

  • 10 mins preparation
  • 20 mins cooking
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Lemon, garlic and oregano chicken drumettes
  • 1 lemon, grated rind and juice
  • 2 clove garlic, bruised
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 long red chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 kilogram chicken drumettes
  • 400 gram baby truss tomatoes
  • 2 bunches asparagus

Method

Lemon, garlic and oregano chicken drumettes
  • 1
    Combine lemon rind and juice, garlic, oregano, chilli and oil in a shallow bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight to marinate. Set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • 2
    Preheat covered barbecue on medium. Drain chicken, discard garlic. Season with salt and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes, frequently turning and brushing with marinade, until browned and cooked through.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, cook vegetables on oiled flat plate for 2-3 minutes. Serve with chicken.

Notes

To prevent the oregano and chilli from burning, cook the drumettes in a GLAD BBQ Tray so the flames don't come into direct contact with the food.