Super Sticky Chicken
Serve up pure flavor with this irresistible Super Sticky Chicken recipe, where tender, oven-baked chicken drumsticks or thighs get coated in a luscious, glossy glaze that brilliantly balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes. Featuring a mouthwatering mix of soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, with a hint of heat from optional sriracha, this dish brings bold Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table. The secret to its signature stickiness lies in the thickened glaze, brushed over the golden-brown chicken for a perfect, caramelized finish. Garnished with sesame seeds and fresh scallions, this recipe is easy to prepare with just 10 minutes of prep time and pairs beautifully with fluffy steamed rice or your favorite veggies. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, this sticky chicken is destined to be a main dish favorite you'll crave again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 0.25 cups soy sauce
- 0.33 cups honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with oil.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place the pieces on the prepared rack. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sriracha sauce (if using). Whisk well to combine.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce mixture for later and brush the remaining marinade evenly over the chicken pieces.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing with more marinade from the bowl every 10 minutes. Check for doneness by ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the sticky glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the reserved 1/4 cup of sauce with the cornstarch mixed in 2 tablespoons of water.
Cook the glaze, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes glossy (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving plate.
Drizzle the thickened glaze over the chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or your favorite side dish. Enjoy your super sticky chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 3235 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.7 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.4 g | ||
| Protein | 275.6 g | 551% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3122 mg | 66% | |
*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.
