Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yields
4 servings
Sticky, sweet, spicy, and chock-full of sesame seed flavour and crunch, these addictive drumsticks turn simple chicken into something spectacular. Weeknight, weekend and game day-friendly, you don’t need an excuse to make chicken tonight.
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ingredients
8
- 12 chicken drumsticks (skin-on or skinless)
¼
tsp Dijon mustard
3
tbsp maple syrup, more for serving
¼
tsp granulated garlic (not garlic salt)
2
tbsp sesame seeds
¼
tsp red pepper flakes, to taste
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Step 2
Into a large bowl, toss chicken with mustard, maple syrup and garlic.
Step 3
Add sesame seeds to a plate. Dredge bottom of drumsticks in sesame seeds and place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
Step 4
Bake for 25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Serve with additional maple syrup for drizzling, if desired.