Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Glazed Chicken Drumsticks—crispy, sticky, and perfect for a weeknight or weekend meal:
Glazed Chicken Drumsticks (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease.
- Prepare glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat drumsticks:
- Place drumsticks on the baking sheet. Brush or pour glaze over each piece, turning to coat evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake for 25 minutes, then turn drumsticks and brush with more glaze.
- Bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C) and skin is caramelized.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or green onions if desired. Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or salad.
Tips & Variations:
- Sticky sweetness: For extra sticky glaze, broil the drumsticks 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Spicy version: Add 1 tsp sriracha or chili flakes to the glaze.
- Slow cooker version: Place drumsticks and glaze in a slow cooker; cook on low 3–4 hours.
If you want, I can also give a sheet-pan honey-garlic glazed drumsticks version where everything bakes together with vegetables for a one-pan meal.
Do you want me to give that one-pan version?
