Chicken Drumsticks

ChickenDrumsticks

25 minute cooking time

Ingredients

(5 servings)
  • 1 kg chicken drumsticks (boneless, skin-on).
  • Chicken Seasoning: 1 tbsp salt and black pepper.
  • The Filling:
  • 150g butter (at room temperature).
  • 200g mozzarella cheese, shredded.
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped.
  • 2 tbsp onion, very finely minced.
  • ½ tsp garlic, minced.
  • 2. The Marinade (For the coating)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil.
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika.
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder.
  • 1 tsp onion powder.
  • 1 tsp salt.
  • 1 tsp black pepper.
  • 3. The Sauce (Glaze)
  • 1 cup ketchup.
  • ¼ cup Sriracha sauce.
  • 3 ml vinegar (approx. ½ tsp).
  • 1 tsp honey.
  • 50g butter.

Preparation

1

Prepare the Chicken: Carefully debone the chicken drumsticks while keeping the skin intact and leaving the bottom joint bone to hold the shape (creating a pocket for the stuffing). Season the inside lightly with 1 tablespoon of salt and black pepper.

2

Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix the room-temperature butter, shredded mozzarella, minced onion, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.

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3

Stuff the Chicken: Stuff the butter and cheese mixture generously inside the chicken pockets. Pull the skin over the opening and secure it tightly using toothpicks so the filling doesn't leak out.

4

Marinate: In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, sweet and smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush this marinade generously all over the outside of the chicken drumsticks.

5

Bake: Arrange the stuffed drumsticks on a baking tray. Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the skin is golden and crispy.

6

Prepare the Sauce & Glaze: While the chicken is baking, combine the ketchup, Sriracha, vinegar, honey, and 50g of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.

7

Final Touch: During the last 5 minutes of baking, brush the chicken drumsticks with a generous amount of the prepared sauce to caramelize. Serve the remaining sauce on the side for dipping