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Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks

Make these baked honey soy chicken drumsticks - a spicy, easy, and flavorful dish with just a few ingredients!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3 -4 servings
Calories: 382 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks Note 1
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons hot chili paste to taste, Note 2
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Make the marinade: Place honey, soy sauce, chili paste, both sorts of paprika powder, and lemon juice into a small bowl. Whisk well.2 tablespoons honey + 3 tablespoon soy sauce + 1-2 teaspoons hot chili paste + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder + 1 teaspoon hot paprika powder + 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  2. Marinate drumsticks: Place the chicken drumsticks into a Ziploc bag. Add the marinade, close the bag, and rub the chicken drumsticks with the marinade. Place the bag in a bowl, the bowl in the fridge, and let the chicken drumsticks marinate for 2-4 hours (up to 8 hours).8 chicken drumsticks
  3. Bring to room temperature: Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 20-30 minutes before cooking. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400°F/ 200°C (fan oven 350°F/ 180°C).
  4. Bake drumsticks: Place the marinated chicken on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Check doneness with an instant-read thermometer - the internal temperature should be 165°F/ 74°C. If you don't have one, make a small cut at the thickest part of the leg, near the bone - the flesh should be white and the juices clear. If the chicken is not done yet, return it to the oven and check again after about 5 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Chicken: This recipe works with thighs or chicken quarters too, but adjust the roasting time since they're larger. Always check for doneness before serving.
  • Any hot chili paste you like, for instance, Sriracha, gochujang paste and so on.
  • Chicken: This recipe works with thighs or chicken quarters too, but adjust the roasting time since they're larger. Always check for doneness before serving.
  • Any hot chili paste you like, for instance, Sriracha, gochujang paste and so on.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2drumsticks Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 231mg (77%) Sodium 912mg (38%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3-4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382

% Daily Value*

Serving 2drumsticks
Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 231mg 77%
Sodium 912mg 38%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.