Lavender Apricot Chicken Drumsticks
Lavender Apricot Chicken Drumsticks
These savory-sweet sticky chicken wings are easy to make. Enjoy as an appetizers or pair with some roasted potatoes as a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks about 10 drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- Dried edible lavender blossoms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450° F.
- Toss the chicken with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. If you were using rosemary instead of lavender, I would chop it and toss it with the chicken at this point. Place a Silpat (or foil or parchment) over a baking sheet with a lip and lay the chicken out on the baking sheet, making sure it is well spread out. Roast for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, the chicken should be golden. If it needs help, broil the drumsticks for a few minutes to get the skin crisp and golden.
- Meanwhile, in a mini food processor, whisk together the apricot preserves and the tablespoon of boiling water to loosen the glaze and break up any large bits of fruit in the preserves.
- After 30 minutes, if you have not already turned on your broiler, do so. Brush the chicken with half the apricot glaze and place under the broiler for about 5 minutes, until the glaze starts to bubble and turn golden brown. Then, turn the chicken over, glaze the other side, and broil until that side is bubbly and golden.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and pile the legs up on a platter. Sprinkle with lavender to taste.
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