Ingredients
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 5 sprigs of rosemary
- 5 garlic cloves, halved
- 10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Combine the balsamic, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rosemary sprigs, and garlic cloves, in a large, re-sealable plastic bag. Shake and squeeze the contents of the bag to dissolve the honey and the brown sugar. Add the chicken drumsticks to the bag and seal with as little air as possible in the bag. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Place the chicken drumsticks on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until the skin is caramelized and very dark in spots, about 30 to 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the marinade in a small saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil (in order to kill bacteria). Reduce the heat to simmer and cook over low heat until thick, about 15 minutes. Reserve.
Use a pastry brush to brush some of the cooked marinade on the cooked chicken. Place the chicken on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and the chopped parsley.
Cook's note: I like the rosemary and garlic flavors in the background. Brushing the cooked drumettes with the reduced marinade helps the flavors along. Also, re-moistening helps the parsley and the seeds to adhere.
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By ktsjdn2001_5651176
conway, SC
on January 31, 2012
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Loved this recipe! Very simple, really. After cooking my marinade, it didn't thicken as expected, but it was fine for dipping/ drizzling. I was concerned that there wasn't enough seasoning on the chicken itself, so I lightly salted and peppered the drummettes. They cooked perfectly. Can't wait to use this recipe again.
By njddani30_10305972
Wayne, NJ
on January 26, 2012
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I don't know why mine didn't turn out as terrific as everyone else made them out to be. Mine were flavorless and over the top soy and balsamic tasting. My husband actually left the house from the smell. I added another 1/2 cup brown sugar and a zest of an orange. So far seems edible. Will take away some ideas from this recipe but will not repeat.
By jillanne23_9313155
fairfield, CT
on December 27, 2011
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A family favorite, the turn out great every time!!!
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