Chicken drumsticks in a spicy chocolate sauce Recipe Gluten-free, dairy-free (casein-free) and hypotoxic

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

• 8 chicken drumsticks (remove skin)
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) cocoa
• 5 ml (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
• 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
• 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground coriander
• 1 ml (1/4 tsp) ground cloves
• 1 ml (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper
• 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
• 1 ml (1/4 tsp) pepper
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil or coconut oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, squeezed or minced
• 360 g (2 1/2 cups) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh ginger, grated
• 500 ml (2 cups) broth (chicken or vegetables)
• 100 g (2/3 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) organic cornstarch, diluted in the same amount of water
• 40 g (1/2 cup) green onions, chopped
• 10 g (1/3 cup) fresh cilantro, chopped

PREPARATION

1. In a small bowl, mix together cocoa, spices, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 150 °C (300 °F).
3. In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Sauté the onion and garlic over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Add the squash and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add the spice blend and ginger and sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring continuously, to enhance the flavor of the spices.
5. Add the broth and chocolate chips.
6. Mix together using a whisk until the chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
7. In an ovenproof dish, place the drumsticks. Pour in the chocolate sauce mixture to completely cover the chicken.
8. Cover and bake on the center rack for about 1 1/2 hours or until the drumsticks have reached an internal temperature of 74 °C (165 °F).
9. When out of the oven, gently remove the chicken drumsticks and keep warm.
10. Place the cooking broth in the blender and beat on high speed until smooth and homogeneous.
11. Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently. Add the cornstarch and water mixture and continue cooking, stirring constantly with a whisk, until thickened.
12. Add the cilantro and green onions and mix everything well. Place the chicken drumsticks in the sauce to coat them well, then serve.