A wholesome and flavorful dish featuring roasted chicken drumstick paired with fluffy, fiber-rich bulgur, seasoned with aromatic herbs, garlic, and a splash of lemon for freshness.
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Ingredients
- 1 chicken drumstick
- 1/2 cup bulgur
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- 1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.Season the chicken drumstick with salt, pepper, oregano, and half the lemon juice.
- 3.Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- 4.While the chicken cooks, heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 5.Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir in bulgur, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until fluffy.
- 6.Fluff bulgur with a fork and drizzle remaining lemon juice over it.
- 7.Serve the roasted chicken drumstick alongside the lemony bulgur and enjoy warm.
Nutrition Information
Why this recipe
This recipe is healthy because it balances lean protein from chicken with fiber-rich whole grain bulgur, while using olive oil and herbs instead of butter for better heart health and lower saturated fat.
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