Though they're quite irresistible right out of the oven,
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 45 min
Servings: Makes 6 (main course) servings
Pat chicken dry, then toss with mustard until evenly coated.
Dredge each drumstick in crumb mixture to coat, then arrange, without crowding,
Cooks' note: Chicken can be roasted 1 day ahead and chilled.
these moist and juicy drumsticks (with a slight kick) are perfect picnic food,
since they're also terrific cold or at room temperature.
12 chicken drumsticks (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total)
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 1/2 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Preheat oven to 450�F with rack in upper third.
in a buttered large 4-sided sheet pan.
Roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.