Maple Chicken Drumsticks

5.00 (3)
⏱ 55 mins 🍽 12 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken Thigh & Leg

These chicken drumsticks are wrapped in bacon and coated in a rich, sweet glaze. The sauce combines maple syrup, ketchup, garlic and thyme for a sticky finish. They bake in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes, requiring only occasional basting. This recipe yields a generous amount of sauce, which could also be used for dipping. It's a straightforward dish with a flavourful result.

Maple Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

  • 12 chicken drumsticks
  • 12 slices bacon
  • clove, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

  1. Add salt and pepper to the chicken according to your preference.
  2. Wrap each drumstick with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
  3. Add cloves to taste and arrange the chicken in a roasting pan.
  4. Combine the Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, ketchup, minced garlic, thyme and lemon juice in a bowl.
  5. Coat every bacon-wrapped drumstick with the prepared sauce.
  6. Cook in an oven preheated to 400°F for 45-60 minutes, basting from time to time.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium477100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Thigh & Leg
AuthorLuuvBunny