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.