Description
These Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks are sweet, tangy, and perfectly caramelized, making for a dinner that’s both quick to prepare and impressively flavorful.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (Can swap for tamari for a gluten-free version.)
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (Can substitute with lime juice.)
- 5 Tbsp honey (Can substitute with maple syrup.)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger root, peeled and grated (Or use 1/4 tsp powdered ginger.)
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp kosher salt (Plus more to taste.)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (Add more for increased heat.)
For the Chicken
- 12 pieces chicken drumsticks (Alternatively, you can use 6 chicken legs (about 4 lbs).)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (Use an extra tablespoon of olive oil if sesame oil is unavailable.)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the marinade ingredients and mix with a fork.
- Place the chicken in a Ziploc bag and add the marinade. Expel as much air as possible and close the bag.
- Marinate overnight (up to 24 hours) or for at least several hours.
- If baking immediately, massage the marinade into the chicken for about 5 minutes.
Cooking
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Transfer the drumsticks and all of the marinade into a baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 185°F.
- Carefully remove from the oven and serve hot with pan juices.
Notes
For serving, pair with plain rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, use a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American