Honey-Glazed Roasted Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs
Honey-Glazed Roasted Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
For the Honey-Orange Glaze
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 garlic, cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato paste, olive oil, orange juice, honey, sliced garlic, salt, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a smooth, reddish-brown glaze.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the chicken drumsticks and thighs to the bowl with the glaze. Using your hands (gloves recommended), thoroughly mix and rub the glaze into all the chicken pieces, ensuring they are completely coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the prepared baking pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Distribute the small pieces of unsalted butter evenly on top of each chicken piece.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the baking pan into the preheated oven. Roast for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy on the outside, and cooked through. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 165°F. If the skin is browning too quickly, you can loosely tent the pan with foil.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and moist meat.
⏱️ 5 min
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Honey-Glazed Roasted Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
For the Honey-Orange Glaze
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 garlic, cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato paste, olive oil, orange juice, honey, sliced garlic, salt, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a smooth, reddish-brown glaze.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the chicken drumsticks and thighs to the bowl with the glaze. Using your hands (gloves recommended), thoroughly mix and rub the glaze into all the chicken pieces, ensuring they are completely coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the prepared baking pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Distribute the small pieces of unsalted butter evenly on top of each chicken piece.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the baking pan into the preheated oven. Roast for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy on the outside, and cooked through. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 165°F. If the skin is browning too quickly, you can loosely tent the pan with foil.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and moist meat.
⏱️ 5 min