Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Glazed Chicken Drumsticks, a mouthwatering combination of tender meat and a sticky, flavorful glaze. This simple yet stunning recipe features juicy drumsticks coated in a perfectly balanced mixture of soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar, enhanced by the warm, aromatic notes of garlic and ginger. A dash of apple cider vinegar adds a tangy kick, while sesame oil imparts a nutty depth. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a glossy glaze, these drumsticks are garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a restaurant-quality presentation. Ready in just one hour, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or entertaining guests with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk together until well blended.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the glaze mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
Pour half of the glaze mixture over the chicken drumsticks, reserving the other half for later. Use a brush or spoon to ensure the drumsticks are evenly coated.
Bake the drumsticks in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Flip them over and generously brush them with more of the reserved glaze. Return the drumsticks to the oven.
Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches 165°F (74°C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush them with the remaining glaze. Let them rest for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy your delicious glazed chicken drumsticks!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 723 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 585 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.
