Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Tender chicken drumsticks are marinated in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce with hints of ginger and spice, then baked until beautifully browned and caramelized.
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Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Chicken drumsticks (or 6 chicken legs) | 12 (about 4 lbs) |
For the Marinade
| INGREDIENTS | AMOUNT |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Sesame oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Low sodium soy sauce | 1/4 cup |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Lemon juice (or lime juice) | 2 tablespoons |
| Honey (or maple syrup) | 5 tablespoons |
| Garlic (minced) | 6 cloves |
| Ginger root (peeled and grated, or use 1/4 tsp powdered ginger) | 1 inch |
| Black pepper (freshly ground) | 1/2 tsp |
| Kosher salt (plus more to taste) | 1 tsp |
| Red pepper flakes | 1/2 tsp |
How To Make Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks:
Step 1: Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the marinade (oils, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, honey, garlic, ginger, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes) and mix with a fork. Set aside.
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Step 2: Marinate Chicken: Place the 12 chicken drumsticks in a Ziploc bag. Add the marinade. Expel as much air from the bag as possible and close. Marinate overnight and up to 24 hours, or at least several hours.
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Note: If baking immediately, massage the drumsticks in the bag with the marinade for about 5 minutes to infuse flavor quickly.
Step 3: Bake Chicken: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Transfer the drumsticks and all of the marinade into a baking dish. Bake uncovered at 375F for 45-50 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 185F and the drumsticks are nicely browned on top.
Step 4: Serve: Carefully remove from the oven and serve hot. Drizzle with the pan juices and serve with your favorite side dish (e.g., mashed potatoes, rice, etc.).
