Drumsticks are a delicious and easy appetizer to enjoy or easy weeknight dinner. These drumsticks are packed with flavor between the orange honey marinade and the flavorful herbs and spices packed in them. They make a perfect Super Bowl appetizer too!

Servings: 2-8
Prep Time: 10 minutes + time to marinate
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup honey
½ cup tamari or coconut aminos
½ cup mandarin juice or orange juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
8 chicken drumsticks
4-6 teaspoons cassava flour
sesame seeds for garnish
chives for garnish
fresh chopped Basil for garnish

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, tamari, mandarin juice, sesame oil, garlic, onion and ginger.

2. Place the drumsticks in a large Ziploc and pour half of the marinade into the bag, reserve the rest in the refrigerator. Let the drumsticks marinate for at least 2 hours, but they can even marinate overnight.

3. Once marinated, preheat your oven to 400F and arrange the chicken, skin side up in a large 9x13 roasting pan.

4. Bake for 20 minutes and then turn the chicken over and bake another 20 minutes. If the skins need more browning you can turn broil on for the last few minutes to get them crispy.

5. While the chicken is baking, in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the remaining marinade to a simmer. Let it cool slightly and whisk in one teaspoon of cassava flour at a time whisking quickly until it thickens slightly.

6. Remove from heat and brush it onto the chicken and garnish with chives and sesame seeds.

7. This makes a perfect appetizer or lighter dinner with some rice or steamed broccoli.