Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
Tender oven-roasted chicken drumsticks glazed in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Aluminum Foil
- Wire Rack
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs
- Instant Read Thermometer
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb chicken drumsticks
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top if you have one.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup honey and 2 tablespoons soy sauce to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Whisk 1/4 cup chicken broth with 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth, then pour into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Pat the 2.5 lb chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt, black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared rack and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the drumsticks and bake another 10 minutes.
- Brush the drumsticks with some of the honey-garlic sauce and bake for 5 minutes. Flip, brush the other side with sauce, then continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 180–190°F (82–88°C) and juices run clear, about an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Remove the drumsticks from the oven, transfer to a serving plate, and pour any remaining sauce over them before serving.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry helps achieve better browning.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Adjust crushed red pepper to control heat level.