Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Sticky, sweet, and savory, these marinated honey soy chicken drumsticks are super delicious! Baked in the oven, these Asian-inspired chicken legs come out perfectly juicy and full of flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 8 bone in, skin on chicken drumsticks *
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
For the Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil**
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger optional
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
Optional Garnish:
- green onions
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the drumsticks with a kitchen towel. Place in a 10.6x7-inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 375°F.8 bone in, skin on chicken drumsticks, kosher salt, ground black pepper
- In a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.1 tablespoon sesame oil, ¼ cup honey, ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 onion, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pour over chicken and massage for 5 minutes. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and leave 30 minutes to marinate.
- Remove aluminum foil and place the baking dish in the middle of the oven. Cook for 40 minutes until drumsticks are nicely brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with green onions. Serve with the pan juices and your favorite side dish.green onions
Notes
*Chicken drumsticks are best for this recipe, but this marinade/sauce works great with wings too!
**Sesame oil is best for overall flavor, but olive oil can be used in a pinch.
Tips:
- Ginger adds the perfect kick to this marinade, so I definitely recommend using it if you have it.
- 30 minutes is enough for a quick marinade, but the longer the better (up to 8 hours) for maximum flavor.
- While baking, the chicken juices mix with the sauce to create flavorful pan juices you can drizzle back over your drumsticks when serving.
- Serving size is 2 drumsticks per person.
- I like to garnish these honey soy chicken drumsticks with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. They're great served on a bed of rice or cauliflower rice and a side of veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg