A delicious dish featuring chicken drumsticks glazed with a sweet and smoky honey-paprika sauce, served alongside perfectly roasted carrots.
45 minutes
A delicious dish featuring chicken drumsticks glazed with a sweet and smoky honey-paprika sauce, served alongside perfectly roasted carrots.
Carrots, peeled and halved crosswise, thicker pieces halved lengthwise
0 lb
Unsalted Butter, melted
tablespoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
cups
tablespoons
teaspoons
Garlic Clove, minced
cloves
teaspoons
Chicken Drumsticks, trimmed
0 lb
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F and adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray it with vegetable oil.
2. Prepare Carrots
In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cut carrots with the melted butter, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of pepper until they are evenly coated. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.
3. Prepare Glaze
In a small saucepan, whisk together the honey, Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar, minced garlic, and smoked paprika. This mixture will become your glaze for the chicken.
4. Season Chicken
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with 1.25 teaspoons of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper. Transfer the drumsticks to the bowl that you used for the carrots and toss them with 2 tablespoons of the honey mixture to coat.
5. Arrange Chicken
Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the other half of the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are in a single layer. This helps them roast evenly.
6. Roast Initial
Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the chicken and carrots for 20 minutes.
7. Thicken Glaze
While the chicken and carrots are roasting, bring the remaining honey mixture to a boil in the small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it thickens to a syrupy consistency, which should take about 3 minutes.
8. Glaze Chicken
After the initial roasting time, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Brush the chicken drumsticks with the thickened glaze. Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for about 10 more minutes. The chicken should register at least 175°F and have a glossy, caramelized finish.
9. Finish Dish
Once done, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Transfer the chicken and carrots to a serving platter.
10. Make Drippings Sauce
Stir the remaining 2 teaspoons of cider vinegar into the drippings left on the baking sheet. Spoon these flavorful drippings over the chicken and carrots.
11. Serve
Serve the glazed honey and paprika chicken drumsticks hot, alongside the roasted carrots. Enjoy the delicious balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors.
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