Description
These Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks are a sweet and savory delight, perfect for any occasion. With a sticky honey glaze and crispy texture, they are a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 green onion, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you prepare the drumsticks.
- Step: Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Step: Place the chicken drumsticks in a baking dish, and pour the marinade over them. Toss to ensure each drumstick is evenly coated.
- Step: Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Step: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Step: Brush the drumsticks with the marinade again after 30 minutes, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
- Step: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if using, and serve hot.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. For maximum flavor, marinate the drumsticks the night before.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, honey garlic, baked, dinner, drumsticks