MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS RECIPES

Steps:

• Add 3/4 cup of water in the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside.
• Place the chicken drumsticks on the trivet. Close the lid tightly and close the vent.
• Press Poultry or Pressure Cook function on the Instant Pot and set the time to 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to Broil. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• When the timer goes off, release pressure naturally. Open the lid and take out the drumsticks.
• Coat the drumsticks with the BBQ rub evenly.
• Place the drumsticks on the lined cookie sheet. Broil the drumsticks for 2 minutes per side or until the skin is browned. Be careful not to burn them.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425F.
• In a bowl combine: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika, turmeric, oregano, thyme and cayenne;
• Place the chicken in the oven-safe dish like casserole or cast-iron skillet;
• Pour the mixture over the chicken and rub it on both sides; (This can be done a night before and kept refrigerated before cooking);
• Place the chicken skin side up and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika (for more intense color); Transfer the casserole to the hot oven.
• Roast the chicken for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F;
• After about 20 minutes of roasting, you can add a little pat of butter on each piece of chicken for crispier skin. It is an optional step and can be omitted;
• Once the chicken reaches 165 F remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.