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Ingredients
- 12 skin-on chicken drumsticks
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 450F. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Put the drumsticks on the rack and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Bake 20 minutes; flip the drumsticks and continue baking until golden and crisp, about 30 more minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring the apple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and a pinch of salt to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the sauce in syrupy and coats the back of a spoon 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside until the chicken is done.
3. Stir the sesame seeds into the sauce, if using, and warm over medium heat, if necessary. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Add the sauce and butter and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl. Add the sauce and butter and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a platter and drizzle with any remaining sauce from the bowl.