Baked Brown Sugar & Garlic Chicken

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 12 Chicken drumsticks

• Produce

  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian dried herb blend

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Salt and ground pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Butter or coconut oil, unsalted

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Ingredients

• 12 chicken drumsticks
• Salt and ground pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil, divided (2 tsbp & 1 tbsp)
• 5 cloves of garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Italian dried herb blend (basil, oregano, thyme)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degree F.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-safe pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and sear both sides until golden brown; set aside.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Stir in brown sugar, honey, and Italian herbs until well combined. Add a few tablespoons of water if needed to help break down the brown sugar. Return chicken to the pan and place the lid on.
• Place pan of chicken into the oven and let it roast until completely cooked, for about 20 minutes. To crispen the skin, place uncovered pan under the broiler for 5 minutes or less.
• Garnish with scallions or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.