Agridulce (Sweet and Sour Chicken Drumsticks)
Agridulce (Sweet and Sour Chicken Drumsticks)
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on, bone in
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Agridulce Sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season them all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, packed brown sugar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined and the sugar has dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour about 3/4 of the agridulce sauce over the chicken, ensuring each drumstick is well coated. Reserve the remaining 1/4 of the sauce for basting.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Arrange the coated chicken drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and baste the drumsticks with half of the reserved sauce. Flip the drumsticks to ensure even cooking and coating.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Return the drumsticks to the oven and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Baste again with the remaining reserved sauce. Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the sauce is caramelized and glossy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Agridulce (Sweet and Sour Chicken Drumsticks)
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on, bone in
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Agridulce Sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season them all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, packed brown sugar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined and the sugar has dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour about 3/4 of the agridulce sauce over the chicken, ensuring each drumstick is well coated. Reserve the remaining 1/4 of the sauce for basting.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Arrange the coated chicken drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and baste the drumsticks with half of the reserved sauce. Flip the drumsticks to ensure even cooking and coating.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Return the drumsticks to the oven and continue baking for another 15 minutes. Baste again with the remaining reserved sauce. Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the sauce is caramelized and glossy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
⏱️ 5 min