Nutty Honey Drumsticks

Cook: 55 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Nutty Honey Drumsticks are juicy chicken legs glazed with a sweet honey mustard sauce and topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for casual dinners or game day gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted margarine
  • 1/8 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Arrange chicken drumsticks on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  2. Melt butter; stir in honey and mustard and simmer, stirring for 5 minutes.
  3. Brush the honey mixture generously over the chicken drumsticks.
  4. Combine bread crumbs and chopped pecans and sprinkle over the coated chicken.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 to 60 minutes until cooked through and golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

558 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 40.1g 51% DV
Carbs 44.1g 16% DV
Fiber 4.1g 15% DV
Sugar 23.6g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10358mg 100% DV
Potassium 301.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 133mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 6.7mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 103.8mg 8% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV
Contains Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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