Turmeric twist: Elevate chicken drumsticks to a dinner delight

It's important to note that chicken drumsticks are not the most common dinner choice for many people. Some might even consider them a "second category" meat, somewhere between offal and pork cutlet. However, I believe this poultry product is an excellent dinner ingredient. It's affordable, nutritious, and easy to handle. But before they head to the oven, they need a touch of specific flavor.

Spices, of course, add character to chicken drumsticks. Provençal herbs (or a custom herb blend), garlic, and sweet or hot paprika work perfectly. However, you have to admit that this list is somewhat clichéd. The story changes with the next spice I add to chicken drumsticks. Turmeric isn't often included in such a combination.

Why do I like to add turmeric so much to drumsticks and other poultry parts? Besides being a big fan of its health benefits, I believe its taste adds significant "character" to this delicate meat. In short, chicken drumsticks suddenly become a distinctive dish that almost everyone will enjoy. Furthermore, the meat gains a slightly yellow, appetizing appearance that makes it even more enticing!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks
• about 2 oz canola oil
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• ½ teaspoon of hot paprika
• ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika
• ½ teaspoon of oregano
• 1 teaspoon of Provençal herbs
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cloves of garlic

Preparation method:

1. Combine all the spices with canola oil. Add crushed garlic cloves and mix everything thoroughly.
2. Clean and dry the drumsticks with a paper towel.
3. Transfer them to a dish and pour the prepared marinade over them. Rub it into each piece of poultry.
4. Place the chicken drumsticks in the fridge and keep them there for at least a few hours.
5. Afterward, place the drumsticks in an ovenproof dish and put it into an oven preheated to 355°F. Bake for exactly one hour, and they're ready.
6. Serve with potatoes or rice.