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Honey Soy Chicken

Tender, savory-sweet chicken drumsticks glazed in a simple honey-soy marinade.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 3 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks bone-in, with skin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 5 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated (or about 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Mixing spoon or whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Oven
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until combined.
  2. Add the chicken drumsticks to the dish and toss to coat each piece evenly in the marinade.
  3. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Remove the plastic wrap and place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake the drumsticks for about 45 minutes, turning once halfway through to promote even browning.
  6. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a drumstick registers 175°F (79°C).
  7. Remove from the oven, spoon any pan sauce over the drumsticks, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Use skinless drumsticks to reduce fat and calories.
  • Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  • Flip the drumsticks halfway through baking for even cooking and crisping.
  • These can be frozen raw in the marinade for up to 3 months; thaw fully before cooking.
  • Original recipe shared on Sept 7, 2014.