Description
A delicious recipe for crispy, juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 chicken drumsticks, skin-on
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low-sodium
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: Chili flakes
- Optional: Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, black pepper, and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
- Place the drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag or bowl, pour the marinade over them, and seal to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the drumsticks from the marinade and place them on the prepared rack.
- Bake the drumsticks for about 30 minutes, then switch to broil for an additional 5-10 minutes for crispiness.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, optionally sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken overnight for better flavor. Pair with a fresh side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg