Best Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks in Honey Soy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
53 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Best Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks in Honey Soy
Description
Best Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks in Honey Soy features a marinade made from fresh garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, and ground black pepper. The drumsticks are massaged with the marinade and baked uncovered at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes until thoroughly cooked. The marinade imparts a balance of sweet and savory flavors with an aromatic hint from garlic and ginger. The baking ensures a tender interior and caramelized exterior thanks to the honey. Optionally garnished with sliced scallions, the chicken pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables.
The texture combines a lightly sticky glaze from the honey-soy marinade with a meaty, moist chicken drumstick. The slow bake crisps the skin slightly without drying the meat inside. Using a zip top bag for marinating allows even flavor distribution. The honey helps create a subtle caramelization during cooking.
This recipe is fitting for making a main dish for family meals, especially when you want to prepare well-marinated chicken with hands-off baking. Leftover drumsticks can be refrigerated and gently reheated. Care should be taken to check the internal temperature, aiming for 165°F to ensure food safety. If the marinade dries during baking, adding a splash of chicken broth can keep the chicken moist.
Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees before consumption.If fresh ginger is unavailable, ½ to 1 teaspoon ground ginger can replace it.Add about ¼ cup chicken broth during baking if the marinade dries out in the baking dish.When marinating longer than 30 minutes, keep the bag in the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature 20-30 minutes before baking.
Ingredients
- 6 garlic pressed or grated cloves
- 1 (1-inch) ginger fresh piece, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 4 pounds chicken drumstick about 12 drumsticks
- 1 callion thinly sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large zip top bag, combine the garlic, ginger, oil, soy sauce, honey and ground black pepper. I massage the bottom of the bag to make sure the honey blends well with the rest of the ingredients.
- Place the chicken drumsticks into the zip top bag, close and shake the bag to make sure all the chicken pieces get coated with the marinade. I like to massage the chicken a bit just to make sure the marinade penetrates every piece of chicken. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the chicken in a single layer on a baking pan or rimmed baking sheet (the marinade leftover in the bag can also be placed on the baking pan).
- Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees before consumption.
- If fresh ginger is unavailable, substitute with ½ to 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
- If the marinade dries during baking, add ¼ cup chicken broth to keep drumsticks moist.
- For longer than 30 minutes marinating, refrigerate and remove from fridge 20-30 minutes before baking to bring chicken to room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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