1Mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, and light brown sugar to create the marinade.
2Fully coat the chicken drumsticks with the marinade.
3Marinate the chicken for at least two hours.
4Place the marinated chicken on a baking rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
5Bake the chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes on one side.
6Flip the chicken and bake for an additional 20 minutes on the other side.
7In a pot, melt butter on medium heat.
8Add honey to the melted butter.
9Bring the butter and honey mixture to a simmer for 1-2 minutes.
10Remove the mixture from heat.
11Add harissa paste and salt to the mixture and mix well.
12Fully coat the baked chicken with the prepared sauce using a basting brush.