Apricot Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Yields: 5 chicken drumsticks

Course: Main course

Ingredients

- 1.5 lbs chicken drumsticks 

- ½ cup Apricot jam

- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder

- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

- ½ teaspoon soy sauce

- ½ teaspoon salt

- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together Apricot jam, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until combined.

Step 3: Add chicken drumsticks to the Apricot jam mixture and toss well to coat. Let it marinate for 15 minutes for the flavors to infuse.

Step 4: Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick spray and transfer the marinated chicken drumsticks to the baking dish along with the Apricot jam mixture.

Step 5: Bake for about 40 minutes until the internal temperature of chicken registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn on the broiler and broiler for 5 minutes and watch carefully to not burn the chicken drumsticks.

Step 5: Remove from oven and let it sit for 5 minutes, sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Apricot glazed chicken drumsticks are ready.

Step 6: Refrigerate the leftover chicken drumsticks in the airtight container and consume within 2 - 3 days.