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Vanilla Butter Roasted Chicken Drumsticks

Vanilla Butter Roasted Chicken Drumsticks

300kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 50 minutes
Discover Vanilla Butter Roasted Chicken Drumsticks, a comforting dish with a magical combination of vanilla extract and apple juice.
Servings 4 drumsticks
Course Dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients

Glaze
  • 1 stick Unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup Apple juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Chicken
  • 3.5-4 pounds Chicken drumsticks

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Foil or parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Mix together the softened butter, apple juice, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the lined baking sheet, and brush each drumstick generously with the butter mixture.
  4. Roast the drumsticks in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through.
  5. Brush with any remaining melted butter from the pan just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving1drumstickCalories300kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein25gFat20gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol80mgSodium600mgPotassium350mgSugar3gVitamin A500IUVitamin C2mgCalcium20mgIron1.2mg

Notes

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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