Chicken Cheese Drumsticks

Chicken Cheese Drumsticks are a delicious and indulgent dish featuring juicy chicken drumsticks stuffed or coated with rich, melted cheese. The drumsticks are marinated in a blend of spices such as garlic, paprika, black pepper, and herbs to enhance their flavor. They are then either stuffed with cheese or coated in a crispy cheese crust before being baked, grilled, or fried to golden perfection.

With a crispy outer layer and a gooey, cheesy interior, these drumsticks offer a perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. The combination of savory chicken and melted cheese makes them a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course. They pair well with dipping sauces like garlic mayo, spicy ketchup, or ranch dressing and can be served alongside mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

-Chicken drumsticks 9

-Ginger garlic paste 1 tbs

-Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp

-Water 1 & ½ Cup

-Fresh coriander) handful

-Aloo (Potatoes boiled 2-3 medium

-Onion powder 1 tsp

-Cumin powder 1 tsp

-Red chilli crushed ½ tbs

-Black pepper powder 1 & ½ tsp

-Dried oregano 1 tsp

-Chicken powder ½ tbs (optional)

-Mustard paste 1 tbs (optional)

-Lemon juice 1 tbs

-Cheese grated as required

-All-purpose flour 1 Cup

-Eggs whisked 1-2

-Cornflakes crushed 1 Cup substitute: breadcrumbs

-Cooking oil for frying

Directions:

-In a wok,add chicken drumsticks,ginger garlic paste,pink salt & water,mix well & bring it to boil,cover & cook on medium flame for 12-15 minutes then cook on high flame until it dries up.

-Let it cool.

-Remove cartilage from drumsticks and add in chopper & reserve all clean bones for later use.

-Add fresh coriander & chop well.

-In a bowl,grate boiled potatoes.

-Add chopped chicken,onion powder,cumin powder,red chilli crushed,black pepper powder,dried oregano,chicken powder,mustard paste,lemon juice & mix until well combined.

-Take a small quantity of mixture (60g) & spread it on a cling film.

-Add cheese,insert reserved drumstick bone & press it to make a perfect shape of drumstick.

-Coat chicken drumsticks with all-purpose flour,dip in whisked eggs then coat with cornflakes.

-In a wok,heat cooking oil & fry on medium flame from all sides until golden & crispy.

-Serve with tomato ketchup!