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Baked Honey Soy Chicken

Make juicy baked honey soy chicken drumsticks with garlic, ginger, lime, and a sweet and spicy glaze. An easy oven-baked chicken dinner!
5 from 2 votes
Enozia Vakil
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 drumsticks
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon ginger grated
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the sesame oil, cooking oil, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, cayenne, salt, pepper, soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce and lime juice together in a mixing bowl.
  • Pour into a Ziploc bag and add in the chicken drumsticks. Seal the bag and massage the drumsticks nicely in the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Transfer to an oven-safe dish along with the marinade. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake again for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature hits 165°F or more.

Notes

  • Use similar-sized chicken drumsticks so they cook evenly and finish at approximately the same time.
  • Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for the best flavor.
  • Reduce the cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes if you prefer a milder, less spicy marinade.
  • Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the baking dish to ensure even cooking and browning.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil for the first 30–35 minutes, then uncover for the final 5 minutes to allow the chicken to brown.
  • Keep an eye on the chicken during the final few minutes, as the honey in the marinade can burn quickly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that the thickest part of each drumstick reaches at least 165°F (74°C), without touching the bone.
  • For a thicker sauce, stir a little cornstarch slurry into the pan juices and cook until the sauce thickens.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 297IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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