TORTILLA CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Dinner     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces lightly salted corn tortilla chips
4 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large egg
2 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 10)
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Oil a large 4-sided sheet pan.
  • Pulse chips, 2 teaspoons chili powder, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until coarsely ground, then transfer to a shallow dish.
  • Whisk egg and remaining 2 teaspoon chili powder in a bowl.
  • Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dip drumsticks in egg, letting excess drip off, then coat with crumbs, pressing to help them adhere. Transfer to sheet pan.
  • Bake, without turning, until cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes.

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