Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make a small hole in the extra skin on the legs and poke the end of the drumstick through to form a perfect package. Toss the chicken generously with olive oil and salt, to taste. Arrange the chicken on a sheet tray or baking dish lined with parchment or silpat. Roast the chicken until it is about 3/4 of the way done, about 20 to 25 minutes. The skin should start to brown and crisp.
- While the chicken is roasting, combine the maple syrup and cayenne in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the syrup is reduced by about 1/2 to 3/4 or until the syrup is very thick and syrupy.
- After the chicken has roasted for 20 to 25 minutes, brush each piece of chicken generously with the reduced syrup. Continue to roast for another 10 to 12 minutes, brushing the skin with the syrup 1 or 2 more times while cooking. The skin should start to become very dark and sticky. If the skin starts to get too dark, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and let rest about 10 minutes before serving.
- Sweet and spicy!!!
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Khan Shafeeque
s.khan23@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was moist and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
badhon ahmed
a.b18@gmail.comI loved this recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Danielle Craigie
d84@gmail.comThis dish was amazing! The chicken was so moist and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Shimaa Amr
s.a40@hotmail.comThis chicken was delicious! The glaze was perfect and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Madeleine Green
g34@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great. The chicken was moist and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Macy Mccoy
macy_mccoy89@hotmail.comI loved this recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Kaleb Roy
kaleb-roy19@hotmail.frThis dish was amazing! The chicken was so moist and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Elly LittlePanda
littlepanda_e91@yahoo.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the glaze was delicious.
Tarka Bahadur
t.b56@yahoo.comThis chicken was delicious! The glaze was perfect and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Rony Hassan
m-h46@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of maple and cayenne together, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was just the right amount of sweet and spicy.
Germene Nondo
germene_n@gmail.comThis dish was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The chicken was juicy and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Pauline Nungari
p-nungari12@hotmail.comThe glaze was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, though, and the maple flavor really came through.
Deljan Isufaj
deljanisufaj7@hotmail.comThis chicken was a hit with my family! The maple and cayenne glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze caramelized beautifully in the oven.