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Date–Miso Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

These Date–Miso Glazed Chicken Drumsticks are savory, slightly sweet, and irresistibly glossy. Juicy, oven-roasted chicken lollipops are finished with a rich glaze made from Medjool dates, white miso, tamari, ginger, and garlic, creating deep umami flavor with a subtle caramelized sweetness. Perfect for entertaining or an elevated weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers restaurant-worthy results with simple ingredients.

 

Recipe by Solmaz Saberi

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • 8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on, bone-in)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed)
  • Date–Miso Glaze
  • 6 Natural Delights Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tbsp white miso
  • 1½ tbsp tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup water (or low-sodium chicken broth)
  • Optional: 1 tsp sesame oil for finish

Find "12 oz Organic Pitted Medjool Dates" in a Store

Preparation

French the Drumsticks

Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut around the bone near the narrow end of the drumstick, pushing the meat down toward the thick end to form a “lollipop.”

Use a paper towel to help grip the bone and pull off excess tendons.

Pro tip: Wear gloves. It’s a little hands-on.

Season + Bake

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).

Toss the lollipop drumsticks in salt, pepper, and neutral oil.

Line a baking rack over a sheet tray. Arrange drumsticks upright (bone side up, meat side down).

Roast for 35–40 minutes, or until internal temp hits 175°F and skin is golden.

Make the Glaze

While chicken bakes, blend all glaze ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.

Pour into a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 6–8 minutes until thick, glossy, and spoon-coating.

Stir often. Don’t walk away.

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.

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