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Best Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks in Honey Soy

These Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks are seasoned with a simple honey soy marinade made with only 5 ingredients, then baked until golden brown perfection. This easy chicken recipe turns boring chicken legs into a scrumptious dinner masterpiece! A crowd pleasing, kid-friendly meal!

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
53 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
  • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 12 drumsticks)
  • 1 callion thinly sliced for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. 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).
  5. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked through. 

Notes

  • Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees before its consumption.
  • If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
  • Periodically, check on the chicken as it cooks. If the marinade seems to be drying up in the baking dish, add about 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
  • If marinating the chicken for longer than 30 minutes, place the marinated chicken in the refrigerator. Remove the chilled marinated chicken from the fridge about 20-30 minutes before baking so the chicken pieces have time to come to room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 714mg (30%) Potassium 490mg (14%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.9mg (1%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% 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.