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Chicken Drumsticks with Spicy Maple-Roasted Cauliflower & Mushrooms, plated

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Chicken Drumsticks with Spicy Maple-Roasted Cauliflower & Mushrooms

  • 40 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 647 kcal / serving

Juicy chicken drumsticks roast alongside maple-glazed cauliflower and mushrooms, yielding a tender, lightly caramelized veggie mix. The straightforward steps make a weeknight friendly dish with pantry-ready flavors.

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Ingredients

  • ½ medium headcauliflower
  • 1 ¼ lbchicken drumsticks
  • ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
  • ½ lbwhite mushrooms

From the pantry: black pepper, chili-garlic sauce, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, pure maple syrup, salt, soy sauce

Cookware

aluminum foil · baking dish · baking sheet pan · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · tongs · whisk or fork

Directions

  1. Toss the chicken with oil and a mix of paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, then spread it in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
  2. Whisk maple syrup, oil, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, and paprika in a bowl to form the glaze.
  3. Trim the cauliflower into florets and cut the stems into pieces; add them to the glaze for even coating.
  4. Quarter the mushrooms and fold them into the bowl with the vegetables, so everything gets a glossy coat.
  5. Spread the coated vegetables in a baking dish in an even layer and slide it into the oven.
  6. Roast the chicken on the sheet for 30–35 minutes, turning once, until cooked through and lightly golden.
  7. Meanwhile, trim the green onions and slice them into 1/4-inch pieces.
  8. When the vegetables are tender and coated, remove the dish from the oven and portion the chicken and veggie mix onto plates; sprinkle with green onions to finish.
  9. Serve as is, with the sauce from the pan spooned over the chicken and veggies if desired.

Two tips

  • Prep by chopping the green onions and cauliflower stems ahead of time and refrigerating.
  • For a quick serving option, finish with a drizzle of maple syrup or a splash of soy sauce before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
647 kcal
Protein
59 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
36 g
Fiber
5 g
Sodium
359 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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