The Royal Chef At Home: Easy Seasonal Entertaining

GARLIC CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH A HONEY, LEMON GLAZE

SERVES 4

FOR THE GLAZE ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoon sesame oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 clove crushed garlic Pinch salt 2 splashes Louisiana hot sauce

8 chicken drumsticks

FOR THE RUB 3 teaspoons garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup chopped cilantro

1 Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Score the chicken drumsticks by cutting into the flesh ½ inch deep several times. Place the garlic powder, black pepper, salt and olive oil in a large bowl and add the chicken drumsticks. Mix until well coated. Place the chicken onto a large baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes. Do not turn the chicken. Remove from the oven when cooked and allow to cool slightly.

2 Prepare the glaze by bringing the honey, sesame oil, lemon juice and garlic to a boil in a heavy based pan. Whisk until combined and boil for about three minutes until the consistency of maple syrup. Remove from the heat and add the salt and hot sauce. 3 Turn the chicken upside down and glaze using a pastry brush. Garnish with the chopped cilantro. Serve crispy side up with the additional glaze served alongside. I only glaze one side for a punch of flavor while keeping the chicken leg crispy.

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