Sunshine Chicken Drumsticks
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Sunshine Chicken Drumsticks, a perfect balance of zesty citrus, sweet honey, and savory spices. Marinated in a vibrant blend of orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, and soy sauce, these drumsticks are oven-baked to golden perfection, with a tantalizing caramelized glaze that’s both sticky and flavorful. The marinade doubles as a basting sauce, intensifying the juicy, tangy-sweet flavor in every bite. This easy-to-follow recipe, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, is ideal for weeknight meals or casual gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, these succulent drumsticks are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve them with your favorite sides for a wholesome, comforting meal that tastes like sunshine on a plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
Place the chicken drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the drumsticks, making sure they are fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place a roasting rack on top.
Remove the drumsticks from the marinade and place them on the roasting rack. Reserve the remaining marinade.
Bake the drumsticks in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
After 20 minutes, brush the partially cooked drumsticks with the thickened marinade. Flip them over and brush the other side as well. Return them to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and slightly caramelized.
Remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.0 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 4080 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.1 g | ||
| Protein | 183.9 g | 368% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2497 mg | 53% | |
*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.
