These Sweet And Tangy Chicken Drumettes could not be easier to make. I was a little skeptical about how easy this was to make, but I was wrong. It’s super easy, so delicious, and perfect for a weeknight meal. I sometimes think recipes I come across do not get enough traffic, and or kudos. This is one of those times. Katie, you’ve nailed this dish. I just had to “rip it off”. These drumettes are definitely “finger-licking good!”

I want to tell you it’s best to use rimmed baking sheet pans with fitted wire racks for this recipe. Below is a second set of pictures, the same recipe, using baking sheet pans fitted with wire racks. The chicken skin becomes crispier.

After the first 20 minutes at 425 degrees F., the drumettes will have caramelized and the skin will be crispy. Flip the chicken over again, and sprinkle brown sugar. Cook for an additional 20 minutes, on this side, as seen below.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 4 to 6 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 7 hours 25 minutes
Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Equipment: 2 rimmed baking sheet pans with wire racks are best, aluminum foil, chef’s knife, 1 (9 x 11) baking dish, 1 (1-gallon) zip-lock baggie, whisk, tongs, large mixing bowl

Ingredients:
4 1/2 pounds  of chicken drumettes (approx. 30 drumettes)
3/4 cup of apricot jam
3/4 cup of French dressing (favorite brand)
1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
16 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup of light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons of Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper

Garnishes:
Choice of one or more:
Chives
Cilantro leaves
Fried Garlic, click the link https://www.inspiredtaste.net/56390/fried-garlic/
Queso Fresco (crumbled)

Instructions:
Start by using a paper towel to pat all the chicken dry. Transfer the drumettes to a large mixing bowl. Season all sides with Kosher salt and fresh-ground black pepper. Next, transfer the chicken to a large zip-lock baggie. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the apricot jam, dressing, vinegar, and minced garlic. Carefully pour the marinade into the baggie containing the chicken. Release the air from the baggie, and massage the drumettes in the marinade. Transfer the baggie to a large baking dish and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Using a pair of tongs, remove the chicken (allowing the excess marinade to drip off each drumette) from the marinade and place it onto 2 foil-lined rimmed baking sheet pans with wire racks. Reserve the extra marinade. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the sheet pans from the oven.

Adjust oven temperature to 425°F.
Spoon a little of the reserved marinade (discard any remaining marinade) evenly over each of the drumettes. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar over each one of the drumettes. Transfer back into the hot oven for an additional 25 minutes. Remove the pans from the oven, flip the drumettes over, and sprinkle the remaining brown sugar onto each one. Bake for another 25 minutes.

Serve the chicken Family-style (on a large platter), and spoon a little of the additional marinade from the baking sheet pans over the chicken. Garnish with finely chopped chives. Alongside the drumettes, my Fingerling Potato Salad.

There you have it, my Sweet And Tangy Chicken Drumettes.

1) Linda Lou Hamel is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through the online nutritional calculator of your choice. Calories and values can vary depending on the brands you choose.

2) The “Kcal” does not include any of the toppings or the potato salad for this recipe.

3) For the crispiest chicken, it’s best to use rimmed baking sheet pans with fitted wire racks and lined with aluminum foil for this recipe.

4) Linda Lou Hamel is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through the online nutritional calculator of your choice. Calories and values can vary depending on the brands you choose.

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