Description
Sticky-sweet honey BBQ glazed chicken drumsticks served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and caramelized carrots for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken and Glaze:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- For the Caramelized Carrots:
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup of glaze for basting.
- Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels. Brush each drumstick with olive oil, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange on the wire rack.
- Bake drumsticks for 20 minutes. Brush with the reserved 1/4 cup glaze, then continue baking for 20–25 minutes, brushing with additional glaze every 10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is caramelized.
- Meanwhile, make the mashed potatoes: Place potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
- Return potatoes to the pot and mash with a potato masher or ricer. Add heavy cream, butter, salt, and white pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy. Keep warm.
- Prepare the caramelized carrots: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add carrot slices and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon over carrots. Continue cooking, stirring often, until carrots are tender and glazed, about 8–10 minutes.
- To serve: Divide mashed potatoes among plates, top with glazed drumsticks, and spoon caramelized carrots alongside. Drizzle any remaining sauce over chicken.
Notes
For extra sticky glaze, broil the drumsticks for the last 2 minutes. You can substitute maple syrup for honey if desired. The mashed potatoes can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 685 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Fat: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Protein: 32 g