Smoked Paprika Chicken

These drumsticks make perfect barbecue or buffet food as it’s almost inevitable you will end up eating them with your fingers. Please make sure you use smoked paprika for the marinade. It’s easy to find in supermarkets and delis, and it has a much better flavour than the ordinary variety. Also, don’t worry that this recipe seems to call for a lot of salt – much of it will be left behind in the marinade bowl. Did you know that the dark meat found in chicken thighs contains more minerals, such as ironWhat it does: As a component of red blood cells, iron transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from cells. Also vital for energy production…. and zincWhat it does: Component of over 200 enzymes in the body, essential for growth, important for healing, controls hormones, aids ability to cope with stress…, than the white meat found in chicken breasts? You can leave the skin if you wish – it does taste fabulous and if you buy organic meat you’ll avoid many of the problems associated with eating animal fatThere are many different types of fats; polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, hydrogenated, saturated and trans fat. The body requires good fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated) in order to…, which is where toxins are stored. These moreish drumsticks are good served with a baked potato or sweet potato, or the Cashew and Herb Corn Bread), together with salad and coleslaw.

Serves 4