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Name: Honey Za'atar Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons zaatar; Juice and zest of 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Honey Za'atar Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon

Tangy and Sweet Honey Za'atar Chicken Drumsticks

4servings

40 min

Easy

Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew

About this recipe

This revamped recipe for Honey Za'atar Chicken Drumsticks with Lemon offers a perfect harmony of flavors—sweet, tangy, and herby. It's an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, bringing the delightful tastes of the Middle East to your table.

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons zaatar
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
In a large bowl, combine honey, zaatar, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3
Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the marinade.
4
Arrange the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
6
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.