Marinated Chicken Drumsticks with Honey, Garlic & Soy Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Marinated Chicken Drumsticks with Honey, Garlic & Soy Sauce
Description
This recipe begins with a marinade blending garlic, chili pepper, ginger, soy sauce, and neutral oil, which is processed into a smooth liquid to coat the chicken drumsticks evenly. The drumsticks then marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator to absorb these flavors. Baking at 375°F for 50 to 60 minutes cooks the meat thoroughly, rendering it tender and flavorful.
The accompanying sauce mixes soy sauce with vinegar, lemon juice, honey, chopped chili, ginger, garlic, and green onion, combining salty, sour, sweet, and spicy elements. The rice is boiled separately in salted water, providing a neutral base that complements the strong flavors of the chicken and sauce.
Plating involves serving the drumsticks with the steamed rice and either drizzling the sauce on the chicken or using it as a dipping sauce. Garnishes like extra green onion or chili slices add freshness and visual contrast to the dish.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken drumstick
Marinade
- 1 garlic
- 1 Chili pepper
- 1 cm ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 Chili pepper
- 0.5 cm ginger
- 1/2 garlic
- 1 green onion
- 120 g rice
Instructions
For the marinade:
- Put all of the ingredients into a blender and process until you have a homogeneous liquid.
- Coat the chicken drumsticks with the marinade in a bowl and cover with cling wrap. Leave in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Baked Chicken Drumsticks:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- Once the chicken drumsticks have marinated, cook them in the oven for 50-60 minutes.
For the sauce & rice:
- Finely chop the chili pepper and green onion, grate the garlic and ginger, then mix all of the ingredients with the soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, and honey.
- Wash the rice and boil it in salted water.
To serve
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven.
- Serve the chicken drumsticks with a side of cooked rice and drizzle the sauce over the chicken or use it as a dipping sauce.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions or chili pepper slices if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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