Honey Sriracha Chicken Drumsticks
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
43475 kcal
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Course
Others
Honey Sriracha Chicken Drumsticks
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning chicken drumsticks lightly with salt and pepper, then coating them evenly with cornstarch to create a crispy crust when baked. The drumsticks are placed on wire racks to allow air circulation and maintain crispness while cooking in a 400ºF oven for about 50 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Meanwhile, a sauce blending sriracha, butter, and honey is gently heated until smooth and combined. After baking, the drumsticks are brushed liberally with this warm sauce, which adheres to the crisp surface and provides a glossy, flavorful finish that balances spicy kick with honey’s sweetness.
These drumsticks can be served as a main with rice or vegetables, or as a finger-food appetizer. The thick sauce clings well to the chicken, ensuring each bite has both heat and sweetness with a contrast between crispy skin and juicy meat inside.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks $3.54, about 1.75 pounds
- salt $0.05, pinch
- black pepper $0.05, pinch
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch $0.08
- 1/4 cup sriracha $0.34
- 2 Tbsp butter $0.22
- 2 Tbsp honey $0.24
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil, then top it with wire cooling racks to hold the chicken up off the baking sheet. For easy cleaning, spritz the wire racks with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken drumsticks in a large bowl and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cornstarch over top, then stir until the drumsticks are evenly coated in cornstarch.
- Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the drumsticks for about 50 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown and crispy.
- While the chicken is in the oven, combine the sriracha, butter, and honey in a small sauce pot. Heat over a low flame until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth. Set the sauce aside.
- When the chicken comes out of the oven, brush the sauce liberally over the surface of the chicken, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drumstick | |
| Calories | 434.75kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.8g | 6% |
| Protein | 36.18g | 72% |
| Fat | 24.15g | 37% |
| Sodium | 877.93mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 0.45g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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