Sweet and Sour Drumsticks
Get ready to elevate your chicken dinner game with these irresistible Sweet and Sour Drumsticks! This flavor-packed recipe combines tender, oven-baked drumsticks with a glossy homemade glaze that balances tangy vinegar, sweet honey, and savory soy sauce to perfection. Infused with fresh garlic and ginger, and thickened to a syrupy consistency with a simple cornstarch slurry, the sauce caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a sticky, finger-licking coating. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these drumsticks offer a restaurant-quality dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve them alongside steamed rice or a crisp salad for a complete meal that’s sure to please the whole family. Ready in under an hour, these Sweet and Sour Drumsticks deliver bold flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a large bowl, season the chicken drumsticks with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, white vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
Peel and mince the garlic and grate the ginger, then add them to the saucepan. Cook the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
Remove the sweet and sour sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Brush half of the sauce generously over the chicken drumsticks, making sure they are evenly coated.
Place the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the drumsticks from the oven and brush them with the remaining sauce. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the glaze is caramelized.
While the chicken is baking, slice the green onions thinly and toast the sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan over low heat until golden.
Once the drumsticks are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish the drumsticks with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve warm with your favorite sides like steamed rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1789 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3673 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.9 g | ||
| Protein | 185.1 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2185 mg | 46% | |
*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.
