Campfire Sticky Chicken
Turn your outdoor cooking into a flavor-packed adventure with Campfire Sticky Chicken, a must-try recipe that combines smoky char-grilled goodness with a finger-licking sweet and savory glaze. Juicy chicken drumsticks are marinated in a bold mix of honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, ensuring every bite is rich with depth and tangy caramelized stickiness. Perfectly cooked on a grill or over glowing campfire embers, this recipe uses a thickened basting sauce to enhance its signature glaze during the final minutes of cooking. Garnished with fresh parsley, these tender drumsticks make a crowd-pleasing main dish that’s ideal for backyard barbecues, camping trips, or an elevated weeknight dinner. Easy to prepare yet irresistible in flavor, Campfire Sticky Chicken brings outdoor dining to a whole new level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, and salt.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting later and set aside.
Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and ensure they are thoroughly coated with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor.
Prepare your campfire or grill for medium-high heat. If using an open flame, allow the fire to reduce to glowing embers to prevent burning.
Using a heavy-duty, lightly oiled cast-iron skillet or a grill grate, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the used marinade) and place the drumsticks on the skillet or grill. Cook the drumsticks, turning frequently, for about 25 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
While cooking, mix the reserved marinade with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan or foil pan and bring to a simmer over the campfire. Stir occasionally and let it thicken slightly into a basting sauce.
During the last 10 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken drumsticks with the sticky basting sauce, turning them frequently to caramelize the glaze without burning.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving, and enjoy your Campfire Sticky Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 994 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 545 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
