Yoghurt; beaten and spiced mildly with roasted cumin powder
Coffee Spice Rub:
4tspground coffeeespresso strength
3tspsalt
3tspbrown sugar
4tspred chilli powder
1tspblack pepper
1tsponion powder
1tspgarlic powder
1star anisepowdered
½tspcayenne powder
½tspturmeric powder
1tspcoriander powder
1tsproasted cumin powder
Instructions
To prepare the coffee spice rub, mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
Place the chicken drumsticks in a non reactive bowl or ziplock bag, add the spice rub and drizzle with vegetable oil (approx 2 -3 tbsp). Season with salt (remember the spice rub already has salt) and rub it all together and ensure the chicken has been coated well. Marinate for at least 6 hours, overnight is recommended.
Allow the chicken to come to room temperature before grilling.
Preheat the oven to 200°C fan forced.
Place the drumsticks on the grill and cook for 10 minutes at 200°C; then lower the heat to 180°C and cook for another 10 minutes. Turn once and cook for another 5 minutes or till done.
Serve hot with lemon wedges, yoghurt, pickled cucumber and sprouts.
Notes
Pickled cucumber and the yoghurt lends a tangy flavour which goes beautifully with the rich intense flavour of the chicken.