Sticky Chicken Drumsticks
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these irresistibly Sticky Chicken Drumsticks, a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Coated in a luscious glaze made from soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil, these drumsticks bake to perfection in the oven, becoming wonderfully sticky and caramelized. Easy to prepare with just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe delivers mouthwatering results that are sure to impress. Serve these tender, flavor-packed drumsticks with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is full of bold, satisfying flavors—perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and lightly oil it.
In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ketchup, and olive oil until well combined.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and add them to the bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat the drumsticks evenly.
Allow the drumsticks to marinate in the sauce for at least 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
Place the drumsticks on the wire rack and brush them with any remaining marinade. Reserve any remaining marinade for basting.
Bake the drumsticks in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove from the oven and brush with reserved marinade on all sides.
Return the drumsticks to the oven and bake for another 20–25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the drumsticks are caramelized and sticky.
Sprinkle the baked drumsticks with sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3006 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.8 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.9 g | ||
| Protein | 186.7 g | 373% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2227 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.
