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Lemon-Mustard Chicken Drumsticks
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Lemon-Mustard Chicken Drumsticks

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 6 drumsticks
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large Baking Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • Zest and juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 2-3 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1-2 tsp honey to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the Djon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme, and honey together in a small bowl.
  • Slather the drumsticks evenly with the marinade then season both sides well with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste then place into a baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Place into the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the chicken into the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Side Note: If the chicken skin is not browned to your liking, turn the oven to broil and cook, WATCHING VERY CAREFULLY, until it's golden brown. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy.