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Maple-Dijon Chicken Drumsticks with Lemony Dill, Kale & Cabbage Slaw
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 705 kcal / serving
A juicy tray of maple-glazed chicken drumsticks pairs with a bright, crunchy slaw of kale and Napa cabbage, finished with lemon and dill. It comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lbchicken drumsticks
- ½ small bunchfresh dill
- ½ bunchkale
- 1lemon
- ½ medium headnapa cabbage
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup, salt
Cookware
baking dish · chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · grater (optional) · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · oven mitts · tongs · whisk or fork
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a baking dish, whisk together oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, place in the dish, and turn to coat with the marinade.
- Bake the chicken, turning halfway through, until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches a safe level, about 25–30 minutes; remove from the oven when done.
- While the chicken cooks, rinse and dry the vegetables and herbs.
- Zest the lemon and squeeze its juice into a medium bowl. Add oil, salt, and pepper, then whisk to make a dressing.
- Rinse kale, remove tough stems, chop into thin ribbons, and add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Halve the cabbage, thinly slice, and add to the bowl.
- With your hands, massage the greens with the dressing until they wilt, about 1–2 minutes.
- Shave the dill leaves from the stems, chop roughly, and fold into the slaw.
- To serve, divide the chicken and the slaw between plates and enjoy.
Two tips
- Prepare the slaw ahead by washing and chopping the kale and cabbage; keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Leftover chicken and slaw can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat the chicken in a hot pan or oven.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 705 kcal
- Protein
- 56 g
- Carbs
- 21 g
- Fat
- 45 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 346 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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