Paw Paw and Sesame-Crusted Chicken Drumsticks

The tropical and exotic flavour of pawpaw will add a new depth to your grilled chicken. The natural sugars create a sweet and sticky marinade. This recipe can be prepared in under an hour. Serve with peas and sweet potato chips.

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Cooking Methods

  • Roasting

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cooking Time

50 minutes

Ingredients

    1 large garlic clove, peeled
    3 ml salt
    2 tbsp soy sauce
    1 tsp ground cumin
    2 tbsp honey
    1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
    1 large paw paw, peeled, de-seeded and diced
    50 g melted butter
    50 ml white sesame seeds
    8 chicken drumsticks

Directions

    Preheat the oven to 200°C.
    Place all the ingredients except the chicken and sesame seeds into a food processor and blend until smooth.
    Mix the marinade, sesame seeds and chicken together.
    Place the chicken onto a lined roasting tray.
    Cook the chicken for 40-50 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and sticky.
    Serve with peas and sweet potato chips.