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Sweet and Sticky Drumsticks

I've been making these drumsticks for a while now and we love them! What started out as an attempt to find something Brynlee would like has turned into a family favorite.  Aaron even requested these for his birthday dinner.  They are simple to make and are really tasty. The drumsticks marinate in the sauce for a few hours, then while they are in the oven the sauce is simmered down till it's sweet and sticky with just a hint of garlic and rosemary.  Seriously, you should try these. Just have some napkins on hand because your fingers will get sticky.  These are what you call finger-licking-good.




Sweet and Sticky Drumsticks
from Giada's Kitchen

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup soy sauce
5 fresh rosemary springs (a generous sprinkling of dried rosemary works also)
5 garlic cloves, halved
10-12 chicken drumsticks
sesame seeds

Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a large ziplock bag.  Shake to combine then add the drumsticks.  Squeeze out all the air, seal the bag, and place in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours.

Heat oven to 450.  Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.  Remove drumsticks from the marinade and place on the foil.  Bake for 30-35 minutes until the skin is caramelized and very dark in places.

Meanwhile, pour the leftover marinade into a saucepan and simmer on low reduce.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick, about 15-20 minutes.

Use a pastry brush to brush some of the sauce onto the drumsticks.  Turn the drumsticks over, then repeat.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

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