Roasted Sutton Hoo drumsticks with lemon, garlic and basil
Serves 4
You will need
8 Sutton hoo drum sticks
2 whole lemons cut in half
1 whole bulb garlic cut in half
5 table spoons olive oil
1 large bunch fresh basil
Salt and pepper
50 g butter
Method
Pre heat oven to 200c
Place the drumsticks into a deep sided roasting tray
Pour in the olive oil and mix well ensuring you coat the drumsticks in the oil
Season each drumstick well with salt and pepper
Squeeze the juice of the lemon halves over the drumsticks then add the garlic and butter to the pan as well as the husks
Place in the oven and cook for 25 mins. Turn the drumsticks over and cook for a further 15 mins. Remove from the oven
Tear the basil over the chicken and toss all together
Place in the middle of the table and tuck in. Serve with crusty bread and eat with your fingers!