Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Place the chicken drumsticks in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over them, making sure they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving, if desired.
Notes
Ensure chicken drumsticks are at room temperature before baking for even cooking. Basting helps enhance the glaze flavor. Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg