Ingredients
– 5 lbs chicken drumsticks
– 3/4 cup honey
– 1/2 cup soy sauce for gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce
– 1/4 cup orange juice
– 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
– 4 large garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
– 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and finely grated
– Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
– Chopped chives for garnish (optional)
– 1 1/2 teaspoons salt if low sodium soy sauce is used
Instructions
First, mix the marinade by whisking together 3/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger in a bowl. Set aside 2/3 cup of this mixture in the fridge for later use.
Next, place the 5 lbs of chicken drumsticks in a large sealable bag and pour in the rest of the marinade. Seal the bag after removing as much air as possible, then refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning it occasionally to marinate evenly.
1-Preheat your oven to 400ΒΊF (200ΒΊC) and place the rack in the center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper that fits without overhanging.
2-Arrange the marinated chicken drumsticks skin-side up on the sheet, spacing them apart, and pour a bit of the marinade to coat the bottom of the pan. Discard any extra marinade.
3-Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the chicken skin-side down and bake for another 20 minutes.
4-To crisp the skin, turn the drumsticks skin-side up and broil on high for 3 to 4 minutes until nicely browned.
5-While baking, heat the reserved marinade in a saucepan until it boils, then simmer for about 7 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat once done.
6-Brush the thickened marinade over the cooked chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives if you like.
Last Step:
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π½οΈ Line baking pan with parchment paper to ease cleanup from sticky honey glaze.
π Keep skin on drumsticks to preserve juiciness and flavor.
π§ Adjust added salt if using low sodium soy sauce for balanced seasoning.
β²οΈ Marinate in a sealed bag with air removed for deeper flavor absorption.
π‘οΈ Use a food thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely.
π₯ For grilling, brush glaze near the end to avoid burning.
π₯« This recipe scales well and leftovers store nicely in the refrigerator.
π Preparing a day ahead and adding glaze after reheating enhances taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 6 hours to overnight
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Meat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
