Here’s a delicious Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks recipe—sticky, sweet, and savory 🍯🧄🍗
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar (optional, for tang)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
- Make the honey garlic sauce
- In a small bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the drumsticks
- Place drumsticks in a large bowl or zip-top bag.
- Pour sauce over chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate 15–30 minutes (optional for more flavor).
- Bake
- Arrange drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Brush with extra sauce.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Broil for extra glaze (optional)
- For a sticky, caramelized finish, broil 2–3 minutes at the end while watching carefully.
- Serve
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
- Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
Tips
- Crispier skin: Pat drumsticks dry before marinating and bake on a wire rack.
- Spicy twist: Add ¼ tsp red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- Make-ahead: Marinate overnight for even deeper flavor.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version with vegetables so you bake the drumsticks and veggies together for a full meal.
Do you want me to do that?
