Deviled Chicken Drumsticks

Directions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in upper third.

2. 2.

   Pat chicken dry, then toss with mustard until evenly coated.

3. 3.

   Stir together panko, cheese, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Drizzle with butter and toss.

4. 4.

   Dredge each drumstick in crumb mixture to coat, then arrange, without crowding, in a buttered large 4-sided sheet pan. Roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.