Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

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Crispy-skinned chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet-tangy glaze of honey, Dijon, and apple cider vinegar, roasted until golden. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Chicken drumsticks, Dijon mustard, Honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 2 lbs chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Arrange drumsticks skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until golden at edges.
  3. Step 3: Whisk 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Brush glaze evenly over drumsticks. Return to oven and roast for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and glaze is bubbling.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to seal in juices.

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