Korean Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 drumsticks
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a thick sauce using sesame oil and cornstarch cooked over medium-high heat to create a base. Soy sauce and rice vinegar provide salty and tangy notes, balanced by the sweetness of brown sugar. Garlic, ground ginger, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes add aromatic and spicy depth.
The sauce is reduced until thickened, then brushed generously onto raw chicken drumsticks arranged on a pan. Baking at 375°F for about 45 minutes cooks the chicken through while caramelizing the glaze, resulting in a sticky and flavorful coating with tender meat inside.
Garnishing with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds adds freshness and texture contrast. These drumsticks pair well with steamed rice or a lighter vegetable side to balance the rich glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 8 chicken drumstick
- 2 tablespoons green onion for garnish, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Stir in 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 6 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick.
- Spray a baking sheet or 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Lay 8 chicken drumsticks out on the pan and brush with the barbecue sauce.
- Bake in the 375 degree oven for about 45 minutes.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons sliced green onion and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8drumsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drumstick | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 897mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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