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Lemon-Drop Chicken Drumsticks

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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vodka
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine vodka, lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar and salt.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks and mix to coat. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 9- by 13-in. baking pan with two layers of foil.
  • Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the pan, and pour the marinade evenly over all.
  • Bake until meat is well browned and pulling away from the bone, about 1 hour and 15-20 minutes. Serve hot