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Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy, oven-baked chicken drumsticks coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze with a hint of spice. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks, skin-on and bone-in
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, chili flakes, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and shiny.
  3. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt on all sides.
  4. Add the drumsticks to the bowl with the glaze and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
  5. Place the coated drumsticks skin-side up on the wire rack, spacing them out for air circulation.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. At the 15-minute mark, baste the drumsticks with the glaze that has dripped onto the pan.
  7. Optional: For extra crispiness, broil the drumsticks for 3-5 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the top.

Notes

If the glaze starts to burn before the chicken is cooked through, tent the drumsticks loosely with foil and continue baking until done. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Broiling at the end is optional but helps achieve extra crispiness—watch carefully to avoid burning. You can marinate the drumsticks in the glaze for up to 24 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor.

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