Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks
These Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Chicken Drumsticks are the perfect Instant Pot Dinner recipe!
Servings: 3
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot 6 qt
- Olive Oil Spray
- Sealing Rings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 4 cloves garlic fresh, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- lime juice juice from 1 lime
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth Low Sodium
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and press Saute. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken drumsticks. Sprinkle the minced garlic, crushed red peppers, and cayenne pepper seasoning over the drumsticks. Brown for 2 minutes on each side. 1 tbsp olive oil, 6 chicken drumsticks, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp crushed red pepper, 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- Add the lime juice, cilantro, and chicken stock to the Instant Pot. Lock the lid into place and turn the pressure valve to Sealing. lime juice, 2 tbsp cilantro, 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes.
- When the cook time is finished, let release the pressure naturally.
- Transfer the drumsticks to a baking sheet and broil until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve while warm.
Oven Instructions
- If making these chicken drumsticks in the oven, skip the chicken broth.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken in a zipper bag with garlic, crushed red peppers, cayenne pepper, lime juice, and cilantro. You might need to split the recipe between two bags. 6 chicken drumsticks, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp crushed red pepper, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, 2 tbsp cilantro
- Shake the bags to allow the Cilantro Lime marinade to coat all of the drumsticks.
- Lightly oil a 9x13 pan. Place drumsticks in a single layer on your pan and add any extra seasonings that are left in the bag to the top of the chicken. You might need a larger pan, depending on how many drumsticks you're cooking.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then turn drumsticks carefully with tongs. Bake for 30 minutes more until internal temperature is 165 when read with a meat thermometer.
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Notes
Healthy Eating Plans
21 Day Fix/Ultimate Portion Fix
Each serving of 2 drumsticks counts as 1 red container and 1 teaspoon.
Weight Watchers
Two drumsticks is 7 2025 Plan Points | 6 Blue Points | 6 Green Points | 6 Purple Points | 7 2023 Plan Points
These points were calculated using the WW website using exact ingredients, not nutritional information. Weight Watchers has said that this is the most accurate way to calculate points for their diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1418IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg