Description
Honey garlic baked chicken drumsticks bring irresistible sweet and savory magic to dinner tables. Succulent chicken drumsticks glazed with golden honey and aromatic garlic create a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 chicken drumsticks (or 6 chicken legs; about 4 lbs / 1.8 kg)
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons (75 milliliters) honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice (or lime juice)
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) ginger root, peeled and grated (or ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Craft a harmonious marinade by vigorously whisking all ingredients in a medium bowl until thoroughly integrated, creating a smooth and fragrant mixture.
- Transfer chicken drumsticks into a large Ziploc bag, carefully pouring the prepared marinade over the meat. Eliminate excess air from the bag and seal securely.
- Gently massage the bag, ensuring each drumstick becomes fully enrobed in the flavorful liquid. Refrigerate for optimal taste development, preferably overnight or a minimum of several hours.
- Heat the oven to 375°F, allowing it to reach consistent temperature while preparing the baking dish.
- Pour the marinated chicken and accompanying marinade into a suitable baking dish, spreading the pieces evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Roast uncovered for approximately 45-50 minutes, monitoring the chicken’s transformation into a golden-brown exterior and verifying internal temperature reaches 185°F.
- Remove from oven and let the drumsticks rest momentarily, allowing juices to redistribute and intensify the overall flavor profile.
- Plate the succulent drumsticks, drizzling remaining pan juices over the top for an extra burst of flavor. Complement with your preferred side dishes to complete the meal.
Notes
- Marinating overnight allows the honey and garlic to deeply penetrate the meat, creating a mouth-watering blend of sweet and savory notes that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Minimal preparation meets maximum flavor, making this recipe a go-to solution for busy home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg