To enjoy a delicious recipe for chicken drumsticks with a mustard crust, start by preparing the marinade. Take a few cloves of garlic, crush them lightly with a teaspoon of salt to activate their flavors. This combination will add an unmistakable flavor to the meat. Then, add the milk and mix the composition well. It is important for this mixture to be homogeneous, as the chicken drumsticks will absorb its flavors. Place the drumsticks in the marinade, ensuring they are completely covered by the liquid. Now, let them rest in the refrigerator for at least four hours, but ideally, you should let them marinate from evening until morning. During this time, turn the meat a few times to allow for even absorption of the flavors.
Next, prepare the mustard crust. In a bowl, mix the mustard with freshly ground pepper, sugar, paprika, and olive oil. The mixture should become a thick paste that will adhere perfectly to the chicken drumsticks. After letting the meat marinate, remove the drumsticks from the marinade and dry them well with absorbent towels. This is an essential step, as dry meat will allow the mustard crust to adhere better.
Now, dip each drumstick in the mustard paste, ensuring that the layer is thick and even all over. Place the drumsticks in a buttered baking dish, arranged side by side, forming a single layer. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the dish in the oven, allowing to bake for about 30-40 minutes. During this time, it is important to turn the drumsticks a few times, but only after the mustard crust has hardened and has taken on a nice golden color.
When the drumsticks are browned on all sides and the meat is well cooked, remove them from the oven and serve them while hot. They pair wonderfully with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad. Don’t forget to add pickles for an extra flavor boost, and the meal will surely be a success! This simple yet flavorful recipe will turn any ordinary dinner into a savory feast, appreciated by all your loved ones.
Next, prepare the mustard crust. In a bowl, mix the mustard with freshly ground pepper, sugar, paprika, and olive oil. The mixture should become a thick paste that will adhere perfectly to the chicken drumsticks. After letting the meat marinate, remove the drumsticks from the marinade and dry them well with absorbent towels. This is an essential step, as dry meat will allow the mustard crust to adhere better.
Now, dip each drumstick in the mustard paste, ensuring that the layer is thick and even all over. Place the drumsticks in a buttered baking dish, arranged side by side, forming a single layer. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the dish in the oven, allowing to bake for about 30-40 minutes. During this time, it is important to turn the drumsticks a few times, but only after the mustard crust has hardened and has taken on a nice golden color.
When the drumsticks are browned on all sides and the meat is well cooked, remove them from the oven and serve them while hot. They pair wonderfully with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad. Don’t forget to add pickles for an extra flavor boost, and the meal will surely be a success! This simple yet flavorful recipe will turn any ordinary dinner into a savory feast, appreciated by all your loved ones.
Ingredients
-1 head of garlic, crushed -1 teaspoon salt -milk, enough to cover the meat -chicken drumsticks (6-8 pieces) For the mustard crust: -4 heaping tablespoons of mustard -freshly ground pepper -1 tablespoon sugar -1 tablespoon paprika (if preferred, you can also combine with a little hot paprika) -2 tablespoons olive oil For greasing the tray: -butter