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
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
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Preparation
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.