Baked Honey Soy Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Servings
15 drumsticks
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Calories
84 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian
Baked Honey Soy Chicken
Description
Baked Honey Soy Chicken uses 13-15 whole drumsticks seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then coated in a marinade of rice cooking wine, honey, and soy sauce. The preparation begins by drying the chicken thoroughly to remove excess moisture, which promotes better browning and texture. Poking holes in the meat aids marinade penetration. After marinating for an hour at room temperature while rotating the drumsticks, the chicken is baked covered to retain moisture.
The covered baking lasts 45 minutes at 350°F, followed by uncovering for an additional 20-25 minutes during which the drumsticks are rotated to develop even browning and a caramelized glaze from the honey and soy mixture. The result is a tender chicken with a sticky, savory-sweet coating from the glaze.
This dish is served warm, with the pan sauce thickened and spooned over the chicken. The marinade uses rice cooking wine, preferably a Shaoxing variety, contributing subtle depth; it should not be substituted with rice vinegar, which alters flavor drastically. The recipe suggests using two large rimmed pans for convenient cooking and covering in the oven.
Ingredients
- 13-15 whole chicken drumstick 4.5 - 5lbs
- ⅔ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ cup rice cooking wine Sometimes called distilled spirits of rice; not to be confused with sweet rice wine, Asian
- ¼ cup honey pure
- ¼ cup soy sauce or gluten-free Tamari
Instructions
- Using paper towels, thoroughly dry each piece of chicken. (Do not skip this step, as moisture from chicken will negatively affect results.) Use a fork to poke holes everywhere on all sides of chicken pieces. Lay drumsticks in foil-lined rimmed baking sheet or two baking pans, making sure not to crowd pieces. Evenly sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper over drumsticks.
- In a bowl, combine cooking wine, honey, and soy sauce; use a whisk to mix well. Pour mixture evenly over drumsticks. Rotate drumsticks to coat. Let chicken marinade for 1 hour at moderate room temp, rotating once in between. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F, with rack on middle position.
- Cover pans tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover pans and bake another 20-25 minutes, rotating drumsticks once or twice in between to get a nice browning on all sides. Serve while warm, with thickened sauce from the pan.
Notes
- Rice cooking wine is available in most Asian markets; use Shaoxing Cooking Wine or a dry sherry substitute if unavailable.
- Do not confuse rice cooking wine with rice vinegar, which will change the flavor undesirably.
- Use two large rimmed sheet pans to cover the chicken by placing one on top of the other in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15drumsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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