Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze—perfect for easy dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Baked, Stovetop (or Air Fryer optional)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken drumsticks (about 8–10 pieces)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease.
Pat drumsticks dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear drumsticks for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
Transfer drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
While the chicken bakes, combine honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes.
If a thicker sauce is desired, add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
Brush or toss baked drumsticks in the sauce, or return to the oven for 5 minutes with sauce brushed on top.
Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, broil drumsticks for the last 2–3 minutes.
Sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge up to 5 days.
Great with steamed rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
Can also be made in an air fryer at 375°F for 22–25 minutes.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/honey-garlic-chicken-drumsticks/
