Weeknight Sticky Honey Lemon Drumsticks
 
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We're making your weeknight chicken dinner dreams come true with these easy, sticky honey lemon drumsticks! You probably already have all of the ingredients on hand!
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Recipe type: dinner, entree
Cuisine: gluten-free, chicken, paleo
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 12 drumsticks)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper or red pepper flakes
  • 6 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey or agave
  • 1 tablespoon scallion or chives, mince for garnish
Instructions
  1. Pat the drumsticks dry using a paper towel. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. In a large zip seal bag, combine the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg, oil and honey and shake to combine ingredients.
  3. Place drumsticks into the bag with the marinade and shake to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Place the chicken in a single layer on a baking pan or rimmed baking sheet with the marinade.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked through to 165 degrees. Served with lemon wedges and chives.
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2019/07/09/weeknight-sticky-honey-lemon-drumsticks/