Finger Lickin Sticky Chicken
Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with this irresistible Finger Lickin Sticky Chicken recipe! Perfectly baked chicken drumsticks or wings are coated in a luscious, sweet-and-savory glaze made from soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and aromatic garlic and ginger. This easy-to-make recipe features a sticky, caramelized finish thanks to a final brush of the rich glaze, creating a mouthwateringly flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for an extra pop of texture and color, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or roasted veggies for a complete and satisfying meal. Ready in under an hour, it's a surefire way to elevate your dinner game with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken drumsticks or wings
- 0.33 cup Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 Green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Place the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out evenly. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the sauce and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce is thickened to a sticky glaze consistency. Remove from heat.
Using a basting brush, generously coat the chicken pieces with half of the sticky glaze. Reserve the remaining glaze for later.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven, brush it again with more of the reserved glaze, and return it to the oven.
Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C) and the skin is golden and caramelized.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Brush with any leftover glaze for extra stickiness.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (if using). Serve warm with rice, noodles, or a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 753 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 3695 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.6 g | ||
| Protein | 212.5 g | 425% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2197 mg | 47% | |
*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.
