Recipes

Maple-Balsamic Roasted Chicken Drumsticks

by StudioLink Food Delivery .
December 05, 2025
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Ingredients:

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  •   8-10 chicken drumsticks
  •   1 tsp sea salt
  •   1/2 tsp black pepper
  •   1 tbsp olive oil
  •   1/4 cup maple syrup
  •   3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  •   2 garlic (cloves garlic, minced)
  •   1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  •   1 tsp paprika (smoked paprika (optional, but so good))
  •   1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ((optional))
  •   salt (Salt + pepper to taste (as needed))
  •   pepper

Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Instructions

1. Prep the chicken. Pat drumsticks dry. Season all over with salt and pepper; toss with olive oil.

2. Mix the glaze. In a bowl, whisk maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
3. Coat. Pour half the glaze over the drumsticks and toss to coat.
4. Arrange. Place drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them out.
5. Bake. Roast at 425°F for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. Glaze again. Brush with the remaining glaze during the last 10 minutes for maximum caramelization.
7. Finish. Let rest a few minutes so the glaze thickens into a sticky, shiny coating.
8. Serve. Pair with rice, roasted veggies, or a simple salad.
Sweet, sticky, glossy perfection. These roasted drumsticks get coated in a maple-balsamic glaze that caramelizes in the oven and clings to every crispy edge. The sauce is tangy, slightly sweet, a little garlicky, and insanely addictive. Zero effort, huge payoff — your new weeknight (and meal-prep) obsession.

Grocery List + Prices

Chicken drumsticks (2–2.5 lb) — $5.99

Maple syrup — $1.50 (portion cost)
Balsamic vinegar — $0.50 (portion)
Garlic — $0.30  Dijon mustard — $0.25  S
moked paprika — $0.15 (portion)
Red pepper flakes — $0.10
Olive oil — $0.30
Estimated Total: $9.09 Per Serving (4 servings): ~$2.27

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