Honey Soy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
These oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks are marinated and basted in a super flavorful honey, soy, and garlic sauce. This recipe is anything but boring and perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- salt and pepper
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds , for garnish
- 2 scallions , diced
- Pineapple Coconut Rice , for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Season the drumsticks with salt and pepper, taste and place in a Ziploc bag; pour the liquid mixture over all the pieces. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible and marinade in the refrigerator for at least two hours (preferably overnight.) Do not discard the marinade!
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Lay chicken on a foil or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes (basting every 10 minutes with the marinade) or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165ºF.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds and scallions on top and serve with Pineapple Coconut Rice.
Notes
- For recipe variations, please refer to the full article.
- Nutritional information does not include the rice.
- To store leftovers: cool chicken completely, then store in air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg