Honey Garlic Drumstick Roast
Honey Garlic Drumstick Roast
Ingredients
For the Honey Garlic Marinade
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create the marinade. Set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting later.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Pat the chicken drumsticks and thighs dry with paper towels. Season the chicken all over with salt. Place the chicken in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece. Discard any remaining marinade from the bag/dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Roast the chicken for 20 minutes. Then, brush the chicken with half of the reserved marinade. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Brush the chicken with the remaining reserved marinade and continue to roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the skin is golden brown and slightly caramelized. If the chicken is browning too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Garlic Drumstick Roast
For the Honey Garlic Marinade
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For the Chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create the marinade. Set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting later.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pat the chicken drumsticks and thighs dry with paper towels. Season the chicken all over with salt. Place the chicken in a large resealable bag or a shallow dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between each piece. Discard any remaining marinade from the bag/dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Roast the chicken for 20 minutes. Then, brush the chicken with half of the reserved marinade. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Brush the chicken with the remaining reserved marinade and continue to roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the skin is golden brown and slightly caramelized. If the chicken is browning too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.