Third Place: Pecan Chicken Sticks with Collard Couscous

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8 medium chicken drumsticks, frenched

5 tablespoons maple syrup, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3/4 ground pecans, plus 1/4 cup toasted pecans, for garnish

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 cups chopped collards

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

2/3 cup bacon bits

1 1/3 cups couscous

1 3/4 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons grainy mustard