RECIPES

Roasted Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables with Juniper Berries

These baked drumsticks soak up the flavours of vegetables, thyme and juniper berries making this the perfect dish to enjoy during the autumn season.

Prep Time

PT15M

Cook Time

PT50M

Serves

6

Ingredients

  • 8-12 chicken drumsticks, skin on
  • 4-6 yellow potatoes, halved
  • 4 carrot(s), cut in chunks
  • 10 white pearl onions, peeled
  • 2 garlic, whole bulb
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) juniper berries, dried
  • 10 sprigs thyme, fresh
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
  • pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • Dijon mustard, for garnish
  • finishing salt, (fleur de sel, smoked, pink or other)
  • Instructions

    1. 1 Preheat oven to 200ºC (400ºF).
    2. 2 In a large roasting dish, combine all the vegetables, the drumsticks and the aromatics.
    3. 3 Add olive oil and toss to coat all ingredients well.
    4. 4 Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until juices run clear or a meat thermometer indicates an internal temperature of 77ºC (170ºF).
    5. 5 Adjust seasoning to taste.
    6. 6 Serve with Dijon mustard and finishing salts on the side so that everyone can season to taste.
    7. 7 Serve with plain green and yellow beans.