Chili Crusted Drumsticks with Corn

A coating of chili powder, cumin, and oregano give these drumsticks a spicy beat.

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Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
4

Ingredients 

CHILI COATING
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TO COMPLETE RECIPE
5 to 8 (24 ounces) Gold'n PlumpĀ® Chicken Drumsticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn

Instructions 

Combine chili coating ingredients in a zip-seal bag. Add chicken and seal bag. Turn bag to cover the chicken with coating.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, turning occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides but not thoroughly cooked.

Add water to skillet. When it begins to bubble, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Add corn; cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Tips 

Accompany the chicken with hot buttermilk biscuits, butter, and honey. Serve wedges of juicy watermelon for a refreshing finale and as the perfect complement to the spicy chicken flavors.

Variations 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Possible Substitutions 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      4
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      315
    • Calories from Fat 
      48%
    • Total Fat 
      18g
    • Saturated Fat 
      4g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      19g
    • Protein 
      24g
    • Sugars 
      2g
    • Cholesterol 
      110mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      4g
    • Sodium 
      318mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      42%
    • Vitamin C 
      14%
    • Calcium 
      4%
    • Iron 
      11%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Starch/Bread 
      1
    • Fat 
      1.5
    • Lean Meat 
      3
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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