Spicy-Sweet Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
20 drumsticks
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Spicy-Sweet Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Description
Spicy-Sweet Baked Chicken Drumsticks combine a simple dry coating with a homemade sauce that blends pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and Sriracha for heat. After an initial 30-minute bake with a light flour and cornstarch dusting, the drumsticks are coated in the reduced sauce and baked further to develop a thick and sticky glaze. This method balances textures, keeping the meat tender while creating a caramelized, flavorful surface.
The sauce's sweet and tangy pineapple base with ginger and garlic adds depth, while the choice of Sriracha amount allows control of spiciness. The flour and cornstarch coat contributes to a lightly crisp crust beneath the sticky glaze.
These drumsticks work well served warm as a main dish, pairing nicely with neutral sides such as rice or steamed vegetables that complement the sauce's bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 20 chicken drumstick
- 1/3 cup flour (any variety for GF)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ginger fresh grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4-1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil, spray with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
- Mix the flour, corn starch, and salt together in a bowl. Using paper towels, dry each drumstick and roll them in the flour mixture for a light dusting. Then lay them out on the baking sheets, evenly spaced.
- Bake the drumsticks for 30 minutes, flipping once.
- In the meantime, pour the pineapple juice and all remaining ingredients in a sauce pot. (If you are sensitive to heat, add 1/4 cup Sriracha; if you really like spicy food, add 1/2 cup.) Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Then pour the sauce over the drumsticks evenly. Roll the drumsticks around in it to coat, and place back in the oven, uncovered.
- Bake another 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick and sticky and the drumsticks are well coated. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20drumsticks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drumstick | |
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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