Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks
Perfectly baked honey soy chicken drumsticks – sweet, savory, juicy, and golden brown. An easy, family-approved dinner recipe packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry drumsticks. Season with salt and pepper in a 10.67-inch baking dish. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Pour over chicken and massage for 5 minutes. Cover with foil and marinate 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 40 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with pan juices.
Notes
For maximum flavor, don’t skip massaging the marinade into the chicken. Use fresh garlic and ginger. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for the juiciest result.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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