Chicken Drumettes in Ginger Plum Sauce
Transform your chicken game with this irresistible recipe for **Chicken Drumettes in Ginger Plum Sauce**—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Tender, golden chicken drumettes are first seared to perfection, then baked until juicy and succulent. They're coated in a glossy ginger plum sauce made from rich plum jam, freshly grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of garlic and chili flakes for a slight kick. Garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions, this dish makes for an impressive appetizer or crowd-pleasing party snack. Ready in just under an hour, these flavorful drumettes pair beautifully with steamed rice or a crisp salad, making them your new go-to for entertaining or weeknight indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken drumettes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Plum jam
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
Pat the chicken drumettes dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with the salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken drumettes in batches, cooking them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the ginger plum sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the plum jam, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red chili flakes. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the chicken is cooked, transfer the drumettes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the ginger plum sauce over the drumettes and toss gently until evenly coated.
Transfer the coated chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.0 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.3 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 807 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 4156 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.3 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.4 g | ||
| Protein | 174.0 g | 348% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2582 mg | 55% | |
*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.
