There’s nothing easier than these cilantro lime chicken drumsticks make in the Instant Pot. They’re quick, so juicy, and delicious.

The whole family LOVES them. I like that they’re very Weight Watchers friendly with just 6 Freestyle Smart Points per serving. Check out the video below if you don’t believe how easy it is to make these delicious drumsticks!

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks | Instant Pot WW Recipe

Watch how easy it is to make these Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks right here:

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. olive oil
6 drumsticks
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. crushed red peppers
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
Juice from 1 lime
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

1. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and turn to sauté. When the oil is hot add the drumsticks. Sprinkle the seasoning over the drumsticks. Use tongs to stir the drumsticks and brown on each side for 2 minutes.

2. Add the lime juice, cilantro, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Lock the lid into place and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes. When done let the pressure release naturally.

3. Transfer the drumstick to a baking sheet and broil until golden brown for about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with more cilantro and serve while warm.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks

These Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks are the perfect Instant Pot Dinner recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 3 servings

Calories 480 kcal

Becca Meagen Brosius

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 6 drumsticks
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp. crushed red peppers
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• Juice from 1 lime
• 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Instructions

1. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and turn to sautÈ. When the oil is hot add the drumsticks. Sprinkle the seasoning over the drumsticks. Use tongs to stir the drumsticks and brown on each side for 2 minutes.
2. Add the lime juice, cilantro, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Lock the lid into place and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes. When done let the pressure release naturally.
3. Transfer the drumstick to a baking sheet and broil until golden brown for about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with more cilantro and serve while warm.

Recipe Notes

Weight Watchers | 1 Serving (Recipe Serves 3) | 6 Freestyle Smart Points

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