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Glazed chicken legs on a white dinner plate with a deep brown caramelized coating, scattered fresh thyme sprigs, and roasted vegetables alongside.
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Brown Sugar-Balsamic Glazed Chicken Legs

Roasted chicken legs brushed with a tangy brown-sugar balsamic glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks about 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken dry and toss with oil, salt and pepper. Arrange on a foil-lined rimmed sheet pan and roast 30 minutes, turning halfway.
  2. Meanwhile, simmer balsamic vinegar, sugar and garlic in a small saucepan for 4–6 minutes until lightly syrupy; it thickens as it cools.
  3. Brush chicken with glaze and roast 15–20 minutes more until at least 165°F away from bone. Watch for scorching and tent loosely with foil if necessary. Rest 5 minutes.

Notes

Equipment: rimmed sheet pan, small saucepan, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one of 4 equal portions.
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days. Reheat hot dishes to 165°F.