Sweet and Sour Crescent Chicken Drumettes
Transform your appetizer game with these irresistible Sweet and Sour Crescent Chicken Drumettes! Featuring tender chicken drumettes wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, this recipe combines the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. A homemade glaze made with brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and soy sauce delivers a luscious sweet-and-sour kick, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions adds a touch of elegance. Sear the drumettes to lock in flavor, wrap them in crescent dough for a golden, flaky finish, and serve alongside the extra sauce for a dipping experience that's pure perfection. Ready in under an hour, these crowd-pleasing bites are perfect for game days, parties, or a fun family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces chicken drumettes
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Pat the chicken drumettes dry with a paper towel. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the drumettes for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles. Wrap each chicken drumette with a triangle of dough, starting at the thicker end and rolling toward the point. Pinch the dough to seal as needed.
Arrange the wrapped drumettes on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each with a generous amount of the sweet and sour sauce, reserving some sauce for serving.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Sprinkle the baked drumettes with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve immediately with the remaining sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.6 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*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.
