Honey Sriracha Glazed Drumsticks
Honey Sriracha Glazed Drumsticks
Ingredients
For the Drumsticks
- 8 chicken drumsticks, about 2 1/2 pounds total
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Sriracha Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce, adjust to taste for spice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, optional
- 2 green onions, sliced, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the chicken drumsticks very dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispy skin. In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients: honey, sriracha sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour about 1/2 cup of the glaze over the seasoned drumsticks and toss to coat thoroughly. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting and serving.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Arrange the coated drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the drumsticks from the oven. Brush generously with some of the reserved glaze. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden and slightly caramelized. For extra crispiness, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately with any remaining reserved glaze on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 8 min
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Honey Sriracha Glazed Drumsticks
Ingredients
For the Drumsticks
- 8 chicken drumsticks, about 2 1/2 pounds total
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Sriracha Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce, adjust to taste for spice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, optional
- 2 green onions, sliced, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the chicken drumsticks very dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispy skin. In a large bowl, toss the drumsticks with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients: honey, sriracha sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour about 1/2 cup of the glaze over the seasoned drumsticks and toss to coat thoroughly. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting and serving.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Arrange the coated drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the drumsticks from the oven. Brush generously with some of the reserved glaze. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden and slightly caramelized. For extra crispiness, you can broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately with any remaining reserved glaze on the side for dipping.
⏱️ 8 min