This easy oven-baked chicken, cabbage and hummus recipe is a balanced hearty meal. It combines crispy chicken drumsticks, tender sautéed cabbage, toasted pecans and velvety homemade hummus. Whether a quick dinner or a crowd-pleaser, this dish delivers satisfying flavours in every bite!
Who loves chicken? I do because I can eat it with my hands. I know, a bit messy, but fun at the same time. And chicken drumsticks, prepared with a bone-in, skin-on method, are perfect for that. Overall, oven-baked chicken drumsticks offer a delicious, convenient, and versatile meal option. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this easy-to-make meal will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body!
Oven-baked chicken drumsticks
Why you should try chicken wings? Besides being convenient, they are healthy and they require minimal prep work. Simply season them with your favourite spices or marinades, arrange them on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven. Check out these sticky oven-baked chicken drumsticks, that I made a while ago.
The result is a delicious, fun and affordable meal. The crispy skin will have the most amazing crunch, while the meat will stay juicy and flavourful. Delicious!
In addition, maybe you’ll like these chicken recipes as well: crispy garlic chicken breasts, peanut butter crust chicken, this amazing pumpkin chicken burger or these teriyaki chicken summer rolls.
Homemade hummus
Hummus is the perfect way to add creaminess to your dish, without using cream. In fact, this is a healthy way to do it and enjoy it. The combination of chickpeas, garlic and tahini paste is already amazing. If you can, don’t skip the tahini paste and iced water. Moreover, Tahini gives a nutty and rich flavour to your homemade hummus. Water helps you to achieve that perfect smooth texture.
Also, I added smoked paprika as well, which adds a lovely smoky depth and slightly spicy flavour to the hummus. Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to your desired level of preference. Furthermore, hummus goes well with cabbage. But, try not to overpower it. Instead, keep it simple. A quickly sauteed cabbage with some butter and salt is just perfect.
Ingredients for crispy oven-baked chicken, cabbage and hummus:
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 3 tsp of olive oil
- 1/4 of Savoy cabbage head
- 20 g butter
- 400 g chickpeas (canned)
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 tsp of tahini paste
- 3 tsp smoked paprika
- 20-40 ml iced water
- 10-15 pecans
- sea salt
Start with preheating the oven to 200°C. Place the chicken drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and brush them with olive oil. Put them in the oven and roast them for 50 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
In the meantime prepare the hummus. Put the chickpeas, garlic, tahini paste, smoked paprika and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Blend for a couple of minutes, then gradually add iced water, just until smooth and velvety. Set aside.
Next, cut the cabbage into strips and saute them in a pan with a splash of water. After it gets soft, turn off the heat, and stir in a bit of butter and sea salt. Cover it and keep warm.
Once the chicken drumsticks are close to perfect, scatter the pecans next to the drumstick in the oven for a couple of minutes. Then, turn off the oven, remove the pecans, and leave the chicken in until ready to serve.
Finally, scoop a couple of spoons of hummus onto a plate, followed by buttery cabbage and chicken drumstick. Finish with toasted pecans and some additional smoked paprika. Oven-baked chicken, cabbage and humus make a lovely lunch or dinner.
Enjoy.
