Honey Soy Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Japanese
Honey Soy Chicken
Description
Honey Soy Chicken centers on chicken drumettes coated in a marinade made from honey, soy sauce, and sake. After the drumettes are pricked to allow the marinade to absorb better, they are seasoned with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. The chicken is marinated for at least 30 minutes or longer to enhance the flavor. Baking at 425ºF ensures the chicken cooks through and the marinade thickens, basting occasionally to keep the surface moist and flavorful. This preparation produces drumettes with a glossy, slightly sticky coating and a tender interior.
The combination of honey's sweetness and soy sauce's saltiness creates a well-rounded glaze, while sake adds a subtle aromatic note that balances the overall taste. The pricking technique helps the marinade penetrate deeper, offering more flavor in each bite.
For serving, these chicken pieces work well as finger food or as part of a main meal accompanied by steamed rice or vegetables. The recipe can be adjusted for different chicken cuts, with longer marinating times suggested for thicker pieces like drumsticks.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb chicken drumettes (12 pieces; or other chicken parts; if you use drumsticks, marinate overnight for more flavor)
- kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- black pepper freshly ground
For the Seasonings
- 4 Tbsp honey
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sake (or substitute Chinese rice wine or dry sherry)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Pat dry 1½ lb chicken drumettes with a paper towel to remove the moisture.
- Combine 4 Tbsp honey, 4 Tbsp soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp sake in a Ziploc bag.
- Prick the drumettes all over with a fork. Season with Diamond Crystal kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the drumettes to the Ziploc bag, squeeze the air out, and seal the bag. Rub the drumettes through the bag to coat them with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30–60 minutes or up to overnight. If you use large chicken parts, increase the marinating time.
To Bake
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). For a convection oven, reduce the cooking temperature by 25ºF (15ºC). Place the drumettes in a baking pan skin side up in a single layer. Make sure the drumettes do not overlap each other. Pour the marinade liquid on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Baste the drumettes a couple of times during baking. If the chicken is browning too fast, cover with a sheet of aluminum foil to keep it from burning. On the other hand, if the drumettes are cooked but the top is not browned, you can switch to the broil setting for a few minutes until the top is nicely browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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