Maple Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Sweet and savory perfection! This recipe, inspired by a Heinz ketchup bottle, delivers fall-off-the-bone tender chicken with a mouthwatering maple-bacon glaze. Easily adaptable to drumsticks or chicken breasts, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Prepare for an explosion of flavor with every bite – a delicious balance of smoky bacon, rich maple syrup, and tangy spices. Make extra sauce for dipping!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 220.3 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Maple Chicken Drumsticks

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How to Make Maple Chicken Drumsticks

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season chicken pieces (drumsticks or 1.5-inch breast pieces) generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Wrap each chicken piece with a half-slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  5. Arrange chicken in a roasting pan.
  6. Brush chicken generously with the maple-bacon glaze.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
  8. Remove toothpicks before serving. Serve immediately with extra glaze for dipping (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

59g

Fat

14g

Carbs

5g