2 T grated lemon rind
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
2 T brown sugar
1/3 c buttermilk
12 chicken drumsticks (skin on) (3.5 - 4 1/4 lbs)
Kosher salt & pepper
2 c Panko bread crumbs
1 T fresh thyme
Pinch cayenne
1/4 c mayo (I use Duke's because it holds up for cooking. Do NOT use light it low cal mayo!)
Pam
1. Preaheat oven to 400 degrees. In large bowl, mix 1 T zest with lemon juice. Add 1 c water & brown sugar to dissolve sugar; Whisk in buttermilk.
2. Pierce chicken with fork; Seaon with salt & pepper. Toss chicken in marinade & refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
3. When ready to cook, bring chicken to room temp.
4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5. Put Panko, thyme, remaining lemon zest, cayenne, 1 t salt & pepper in a large Baggie.
6. Put mayonnaise in a separate bowl.
7. Place rack on baking sheet & spray with Pam.
8. Remove chicken from marinade. Dip in mayo, then drop chicken in the Baggie with Panko mixture. Shake to coat.
9. Transfer chicken & lay on baking rack. Spray chicken with Pam.
10. Bake 35 minutes; Flip chicken & bake 35-40 minutes more.
11. If packing for a picnic, Cool chicken completely and pack in airtight containers.
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