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A white plate of sticky baked chicken drumsticks with a dark caramelized maple-soy glaze, topped with thinly sliced green onions and a light sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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Sticky Maple-Soy Baked Drumsticks

Maple-soy glazed drumsticks baked on a rack.
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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 neutral oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Set an oven-safe rack over a foil-lined rimmed pan. Pat chicken dry and rub with oil and pepper. Arrange on rack.
  2. Roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway. Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar and garlic powder.
  3. Brush glaze over chicken and roast for 15–20 minutes more, brushing once more, until chicken reaches at least 165°F away from bone. Tent loosely with foil if the sugar begins to burn. Rest 5 minutes.

Notes

Equipment: rimmed sheet pan, oven-safe wire rack, 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.