Baked Mustard-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Asparagus

Crispy baked chicken drumsticks coated in a tangy mustard glaze, served with tender roasted asparagus.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken drumsticks
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 lb Asparagus
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 2 lbs chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika until smooth.
3. Step 3: Brush the mustard mixture evenly over the drumsticks, then toss with 2 tbsp olive oil.
4. Step 4: Arrange drumsticks in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place 1 lb trimmed asparagus around them.
5. Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.