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Oven-Baked Char Siu Flavoured Chicken Drumsticks チャーシューチキン
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Oven-Baked Char Siu Flavoured Chicken Drumsticks チャーシューチキン

Oven-Baked Char Siu Flavoured Chicken Drumsticks are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, curry powder, sesame oil, garlic, and onion. This marinade infuses the chicken with sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors reminiscent of char siu. The drumsticks are baked until golden and crispy, offering tender, flavorful meat inside with a flavorful crust.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken drumstick
Marinade
  • 1/2 onion about 70g, large
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Finely chop the onion and garlic and mix together with all other marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Pierce the chicken drumsticks in several places with a fork then add to the marinade mix and rub the marinade in.
  3. Cover with saran wrap and leave in the fridge for 5-6 hours or overnight.
  4. Bake the chicken drumsticks on 220 c (430 f) for about 20 minutes.
  5. Flip each chicken drumstick over and bake for a further 20 minutes so both sides are golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • The marinade mixture works well for other meats like pork and beef, offering similar flavor profiles.
  • Piercing the chicken drumsticks before marinating allows better marinade absorption.
  • Marinate for at least 5-6 hours or overnight for optimal flavor.
  • Baking at 220°C ensures a crisp and golden exterior while keeping the meat tender inside.

Nutrition Information

Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 1298mg (54%) Potassium 434mg (9%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 1298mg 54%
Potassium 434mg 9%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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