Digaag Duban (Somali Style Baked Chicken)

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Digaag Duban, also known as Somali Baked Chicken, is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken drumsticks baked to perfection. Infused with a blend of spices and saffron, this dish is a perfect appetizer or side dish, popular in East African and Somali cuisine.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course African Appetizers

Cuisine East African Cuisine, Somali Cuisine

Servings

Equipment

Spice grinder or mortar and pestle
Mixing bowl
Baking tray
Baking paper
Tongs or spatula

Ingredients

10 chicken drumsticks skin removed
½ tsp black peppercorns
½ tsp coriander seeds
¾ tsp cumin seeds
½ inch cinnamon bark
¾ tsp chilli powder
Juice of ½ lemon
saffron
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt
Lemon wedges
2 tbsp coriander leaves

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

Clean and wash the chicken drumsticks thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Prick or score the flesh of the drumsticks to help the marinade penetrate deeply.
10 chicken drumsticks

Make the Marinade:

Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon bark, and chili powder into a coarse powder.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground spice mixture with saffron strands, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Mix well.
½ tsp black peppercorns, ½ tsp coriander seeds, ¾ tsp cumin seeds, ½ inch cinnamon bark, ¾ tsp chilli powder, Juice of ½ lemon, saffron, 3 tbsp olive oil, Salt

Marinate the Chicken:

Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat the drumsticks evenly.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, for best flavor.

Bake the Chicken:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for a fan-forced oven.
Line a baking tray with baking paper and arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks on the tray.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning the drumsticks halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.

Serve:

Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve with lemon wedges.
2 tbsp coriander leaves , Lemon wedges

Notes

Recipe Tips:

Marination: For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
Serving: This dish pairs well with Somali chapati, rice, or as an appetizer with dipping sauces.

Keyword Digaag Duban

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