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Mustard-Roasted Chicken Legs on Arugula

3.9

(17)

The mustard flavor in the arugula accentuates the mustard on the chicken. Serve the chicken with the orange, radish, and olive salad .

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks (2 to 2 1/4 pound)
1/3 cup mustard with horseradish
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4 cups arugula, torn into pieces

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Pat drumsticks dry and season with salt and pepper. Coat drumsticks with mustard.

    Step 3

    Combine bread crumbs and sesame seeds in a pie plate and season with salt and pepper. Coat drumsticks with crumb mixture and put in an oiled shallow (1-inch-deep) baking pan. Drizzle with butter.

    Step 4

    Roast drumsticks, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

    Step 5

    Whisk together oil and vinegar until emulsified, then season with salt and pepper. Toss arugula with dressing and mound on a platter. Arrange drumsticks on greens.

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