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Honey Dijon Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

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A quick and easy 30-minute recipe featuring crispy chicken drumsticks glazed with a sticky, tangy, and sweet honey Dijon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and crowd-pleasing dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g), skin-on
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) honey (raw or organic preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste (kosher salt recommended)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Using tongs, dip each drumstick into the glaze, coating well. Place them skin side up on the prepared baking sheet with space between each piece.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. About halfway through (around 10 minutes), brush the drumsticks with any leftover glaze to build layers of sticky coating.
  6. Check for doneness; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) and the skin should be caramelized and golden brown. If browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
  7. Optional: Broil the drumsticks for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  8. Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Apply glaze in layers to build sticky coating. Watch broiler closely to prevent burning. Let rest before serving for juicy meat. If glaze is too thick, thin with water or vinegar; if too runny, reduce in saucepan.

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