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Stovetop Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks
Easy stovetop teriyaki chicken drumsticks with a sticky, glossy glaze! No marinating needed—just 20 minutes in a skillet with soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese , Korean
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken drumsticks preferably skin removed. See notes below.
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) soy sauce
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) pineapple juice
- 2-3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sweet rice wine (mirim) optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- To make teriyaki sauce, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice wine (if using), garlic, ginger paste, sesame oil, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl and mix well.
- Place chicken drumsticks in a shallow pan or skillet. Pour the sauce over the drumsticks.
- Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil. Toss the chicken around and cover the pan with a lid (or a piece of foil). Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Uncover the lid and turn the chicken to the other side in the sauce. Cover again ands cook another 5-6 minutes.
- Remove the lid and raise the heat to medium high. The sauce will start to boil rapidly. Continue cooking to thicken the sauce. It will soon turn into teriyaki glaze. Toss the chicken occasionally to coat evenly as you thicken the glaze. Be careful not to burn the glaze. You might need to reduce the heat at the last minute.
- When the glaze seems thick enough and clings to the chicken, and the bottom of the pan has become slightly dry, remove the pan from the heat. Place teriyaki chicken drumsticks on a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm with rice.
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Notes
- Removing skin from chicken drumsticks: It’s optional, but I recommend it for a cleaner, lighter glaze. To remove the skin, grip it with a paper towel and pull it off, or use kitchen scissors to snip it away easily.
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1199mg
(50%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1199mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.