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Crispy Honey Mustard BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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A crowd-friendly recipe featuring chicken drumsticks with a crispy skin and a balanced honey mustard BBQ glaze that is sweet, tangy, and smoky.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks, skin-on and bone-in
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Position the rack in the center.
  2. Pat 3 pounds (1.4 kg) of chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Place the drumsticks spaced out on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes without disturbing to start crisping the skin and cooking the meat through.
  6. While baking, mix 1/4 cup (85 g) honey, 1/4 cup (60 g) Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired.
  7. Remove the baking sheet and generously brush each drumstick with the honey mustard glaze.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes to caramelize and thicken the glaze.
  9. Optional: Broil on high for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle and glaze to set.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crisp skin. Use a wire rack for even cooking and crispiness. Brush glaze on after initial baking to avoid burning sugars. Rest chicken before serving. Broil briefly for extra crispness if desired. Can be grilled over medium heat, glazing in last 10 minutes.

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