Drumsticks with sesame and ginger

These meaty drumsticks are guaranteed to trump any game-day wings. The chicken soaks in a robust marinade, seasoned with fresh ginger root, soy sauce, and honey. A bit of toasted sesame oil really ups the Pan-Asian flavors. The longer you let these marinate, the bolder the flavors become. Trimmed, boneless and skinless drumsticks are available at supermarkets these days, but if you can't find them, it’s easy to remove the skin from bone-in drumsticks (see Notes). You won't miss crispy chicken skin or the crunch of batter-fried chicken thanks to a delicious dredge in sesame seeds just before the chicken is roasted in the oven, which gives the finished drumsticks incomparable flavor, and a pleasingly crisp exterior with minimal effort.