Cranberry Rosemary Roasted Drumsticks
Looking for a festive alternative to turkey for Christmas dinner? Or how about something that feeds fewer people and/or is more cost effective? These Cranberry Rosemary Roasted Drumsticks are a great choice for a holiday main dish. Plus, these are especially good for people who just love the dark meat!
To make this recipe, I started by soaking fresh cranberries in a brown sugar and seasoning vinegar mixture, then I seasoned the chicken and layered the onions, chicken, cranberry mixture, and broth in a casserole dish. The result is a wonderful main dish with great depth of flavor. For the chicken drumsticks, I used Bell & Evans, which is a really good quality brand of chicken that is humanely raised.
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Cranberry Rosemary Roasted Drumsticks Recipe
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 10 Bell & Evans Chicken Drumsticks
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ tablespoons finely minced fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- ½ cup gluten-free chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the cranberries with the brown sugar and vinegar. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Season the drumsticks with salt and pepper. Combine the rosemary, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle all over the chicken. Heat about 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Brown the chicken in batches.
- Place onion in a 9 by 13 baking dish. Place the chicken on top of the onions, add the cranberry mixture and chicken broth. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Rosemary Roasted Drumsticks Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 140mg47%
Sodium 251mg10%
Potassium 414mg12%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 143IU3%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 35mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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