Apricot-Glazed Drumsticks with Broccoli

Name: Apricot-Glazed Drumsticks with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks, rinsed and patted dry; extra-virgin olive oil; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 c. apricot jam; Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon; 1 lb. broccoli, cut into florets; 1/2 c. freshly chopped cilantro

By Judy KimPublished: Apr 22, 2016

apricot glazed drumsticks with broccoli recipe

Judy Kim

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

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Apricot jam makes the perfect sticky-sweet glaze for simple chicken.

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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450° and line a rimmed half-sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Step 2Place chicken on sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and massage well; season with salt and pepper on all sides. Spread in an even layer and roast until internal temperature is 165°, 25 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, prepare glaze. In a small mixing bowl add jam and lemon juice and zest. Remove chicken from oven and brush glaze all over. Heat broiler, then broil chicken for 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully as the glaze can burn.
4. Step 4Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then drain. Serve chicken with broccoli and garnish with cilantro.