Description
A delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines savory chicken with sweet and tangy apple cider, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks: 8 pieces
- Apple cider: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh thyme: 2 teaspoons (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken drumsticks in apple cider for at least one hour, preferably overnight.
- Prepare the apple cider glaze by mixing apple cider, brown sugar, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Remove the drumsticks from the marinade, discard the marinade, and arrange them on the wire rack.
- Drizzle olive oil over the drumsticks and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating overnight.
- Experiment with additional ingredients like cayenne pepper or apple cider vinegar for a twist.
- Pair with sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Apple Cider, Chicken Drumsticks, Glazed Chicken, Easy Recipe