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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

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A quick and easy 30-minute recipe featuring chicken drumsticks glazed with a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds / 900g), skin-on
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (30ml)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml), low sodium recommended
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season lightly with freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the drumsticks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Do this in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
  5. Transfer the seared drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with the honey sriracha glaze, reserving some for basting later.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Halfway through baking (around 10 minutes), baste the drumsticks with the remaining glaze.
  7. Check that the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches 165°F (74°C). The skin should be sticky, shiny, and slightly caramelized.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Sear drumsticks before baking to lock in juices and build flavor. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Baste halfway through baking to build sticky glaze layers. Watch oven temperature to prevent glaze from burning. Broil 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness if desired.

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