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Crispy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

Crispy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks


  • Author: Sima
  • Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes to 1 hour 28 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings
  • Diet: Not gluten-free (uses soy sauce), but adaptable for gluten-free (use tamari)

Description

You know those evenings? The ones where the kids are buzzing, homework is a battle, and dinner feels like the final boss level of your day? I’ve been there countless times. But then, a beacon of deliciousness entered our kitchen: Crispy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks.


Ingredients

Chicken Drumsticks: 8-10 (about 2.5 lbs)

Soy Sauce (low sodium): 1/4 cup

Honey: 1/4 cup

Minced Garlic: 4 cloves

Fresh Ginger (grated): 1 tbsp

Olive Oil: 1 tbsp

Cornstarch: 1 tbsp

Salt: 1/2 tsp

Black Pepper: 1/4 tsp

Sesame Seeds (for garnish, optional): 1 tsp

Fresh Parsley or Green Onions (chopped, for garnish, optional): 1 tbsp


Instructions

1. 1. Pat the drumsticks very dry.

2. 2. Combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to create the marinade.

3. 3. Add the drumsticks, tossing to coat them thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

4. 4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

5. 5. Arrange the marinated drumsticks in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. (For extra crispiness, use a wire rack over the baking sheet).

6. 6. Bake for 25 minutes.

7. 7. Flip the drumsticks, then brush with any remaining glaze.

8. 8. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is deeply golden and crispy.

9. 9. For extra crispiness, briefly broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

10. 10. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh parsley or green onions.

11. 11. Serve immediately.

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes (10 minutes active, 30 minutes minimum marination)
  • Cook Time: 42-48 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish, Dinner, Poultry
  • Method: Baking, Broiling
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~1 drumstick
  • Calories: ~280
  • Sugar: ~9g
  • Sodium: ~550mg
  • Fat: ~15g
  • Saturated Fat: ~4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: ~12g
  • Fiber: ~0.5g
  • Protein: ~25g
  • Cholesterol: ~110mg

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