Ingredients
- • 2½ – 3 lbs Foster Farms Free Range Chicken Drumsticks
- • 1 Cup Israeli Couscous
- • 5 Tbsp Snipped Fresh Basil, Divided
- • 2 Tbsp Minced Onion
- • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- • 1 tsp Finely Shredded Lime Zest
- • ¾ tsp Salt, Divided
- • ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper, Divided
- • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil, Divided
- • 1 tsp Lime Juice
- • 2 Cups Oranges, Blood Oranges, or Grapefruit, Peeled and Sliced Crosswise
Directions
In medium-size pot, combine 2½ cups water and the Israeli couscous. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large shallow baking pan with foil; set aside. In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons basil, onion, garlic, lime zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Rub herb mixture evenly over drumsticks. Arrange drumsticks in prepared baking pan; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 180ºF. Always use a meat thermometer to determine the temperature.
Stir 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lime juice, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper into the Israeli couscous. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with citrus fruit slices and serve alongside roasted chicken.