Balsamic-Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

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Crispy chicken drumsticks with a tangy balsamic reduction that caramelizes without added sugar for a satisfying keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken drumsticks, Olive oil, Garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat drumsticks dry and season with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add drumsticks and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Pour 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar into skillet, stirring to deglaze and scrape up browned bits. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.

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