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Honey Soy Chicken

Tender chicken drumsticks glazed in a sweet and savory honey-soy marinade.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 3 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Casserole Dish
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • mixing whisk or fork
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Instant Read Meat Thermometer

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 fresh ginger grated (or ~1/2 tsp ginger powder)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and freshly ground pepper until combined.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks to the dish and toss to coat each piece thoroughly with the marinade.
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • 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.
  • Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a drumstick registers 175°F and the skin is nicely browned.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with the pan sauce.

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 browning.
  • You can freeze raw drumsticks with marinade in a sealed bag for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw frozen drumsticks completely in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Recipe originally shared on Sept 7, 2014.