Honey-Molasses Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 6 chicken drumsticks, skinned
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan, browning on all sides. Add honey mixture to pan, turning chicken to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is done, turning chicken every 5 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 1 minute or until mixture is thick and a mahogany color, and chicken is well coated. Remove from heat; cool 15 minutes. Cover and chill.