Digaag Duban (Somali baked chicken)

Step 1

Clean and wash the chicken drumsticks; pat dry.

Step 2

Prick or score the flesh to allow the marinade to infuse well.

Step 3

Grind all the spices (black pepper, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, chilli) to a coarse powder.

Step 4

Add this to the chicken drumsticks along with a pinch of saffron, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 2-3 hours (preferably overnight).

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan forced oven).

Step 6

Line an oven proof tray with baking paper and place the chicken drumsticks.

Step 7

Bake for 20-25 minutes (turn once halfway through) or till the chicken has cooked well.

Step 8

Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with lemon wedges.