Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Blackberry Glaze

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These baked chicken drumsticks with blackberry glaze are juicy, crispy, and coated in a sticky, tangy blackberry glaze. The perfect summer recipe for cookouts, potlucks, or an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 25

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: European

Keyword: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Blackberry Glaze

Servings:

Calories: 347kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

10 Chicken drumsticks
3/4 tbsp Paprika
1/2 tbsp Salt
3/4 tbsp Garlic granules
1/4 tsp Cayenne
2 tbsp Olive oil

Blackberry Glaze

4 cups Blackberries
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp Honey
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions

Dry chicken drumsticks with a paper towel. This is one of those small steps that make a huge difference. Moisture is the enemy of crispy skin, so don't skip it.
2. Season the drumsticks generously with salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and a drizzle of olive oil, then arrange them on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 375 F for 1 hour until the skin is golden brown and beginning to crisp.
4. Meanwhile, make the blackberry glaze: Combine the blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. As the berries soften, gently mash them with a spoon until they release all their juices. Let the glaze simmer until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. I tested straining the glaze several times, but honestly, I prefer leaving a little texture from the berries. Finish off with lemon juice.
5. During the final 10 to 15 minutes of baking, brush the drumsticks generously with blackberry glaze. This timing matters. If you glaze them too early, the natural sugars in the berries can burn before the chicken finishes cooking. Waiting until the end creates that beautiful glossy finish without scorching the sauce.
6. Once they're done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, and you can add a little bit of glaze on teh top for serving.

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