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Deviled Chicken Drumsticks

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Deviled Chicken DrumsticksRoland Bello

Though they're quite irresistible right out of the oven, these moist and juicy drumsticks (with a slight kick) are perfect picnic food, since they're also terrific cold or at room temperature

>Cooks' note:

Chicken can be roasted 1 day ahead and chilled.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 (main course) servings

Ingredients

12 chicken drumsticks (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 1/2 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

    Step 2

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

    Step 3

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

    Step 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.

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