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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