Chicken Drumsticks with Apple and Honey

This recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and savory, and you can add a puree or side dish of your choice. It can be high in fat, so you can use skinless chicken.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 2 drumsticks (recipe makes 6 servings)

• Calories: 313 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 15 gr. equivalent to 3 fat servings

• Grams of carbohydrates: 15 gr. equivalent to 1 carbohydrate serving

• Grams of protein: 29 gr. equivalent to 4 protein servings

Note: Nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients, as well as the serving size.

Ingredients:

• 12 chicken drumsticks with skin

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 cups apple juice

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons honey

• Zest of one lemon

• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes

• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Place the drumsticks on the racks and season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, flip the drumsticks and cook until golden, approximately 30 minutes more.

• To make the sauce: in a pan over medium-high heat, bring to a boil the apple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, zest, chili flakes and a pinch of salt. Cook until it reaches a sticky consistency, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside until the chicken is ready.

• Add the sesame seeds to the sauce, heat it slightly if it’s cold. Place the chicken on a large deep plate and drizzle the sauce over it along with the butter. Season with more salt and pepper if necessary. Transfer everything to a serving plate.

Enjoy!