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Baked honey garlic chicken drumsticks garnished and ready to serve

Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Make sticky, tasty Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks with a sweet and savory glaze. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknights and uses common ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low-sodium options can be used.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust depending on soy sauce used.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional) For garnish.
  • Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika to create the glaze.
  3. Place chicken drumsticks in a baking dish and pour the glaze over them, making sure they are well coated.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy, turning once halfway through.
  2. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Pat the drumsticks dry before glazing for crispier skin. If the glaze browns too fast, cover with foil for the last 10 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check if internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C). Optionally marinate chicken for up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor.