Deviled Chicken Drumsticks

Crispy, spicy chicken drumsticks coated with a flavorful mixture of Dijon mustard, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The cayenne adds a devilish kick to these oven-roasted drumsticks.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 12 pieces chicken drumsticks
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¾ cup panko
  • ¾ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • ¾ teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • melted

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in upper third.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Pat chicken dry, then toss with mustard until evenly coated.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Stir together panko, cheese, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Drizzle with butter and toss.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Dredge each drumstick in crumb mixture to coat, then arrange, without crowding, in a buttered large 4-sided sheet pan. Roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    30 min

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