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Honey Baked Chicken Drumstick

This moist and juicy Baked Honey Chicken Drumstick recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor! Whip up a quick and healthy marinade and then bake until drumsticks are sticky and golden-brown; this chicken recipe is perfect to serve to your family for lunch or dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup honey
  • cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 chicken drumsticks

Optional Ingredients

  • cooked rice to serve
  • toasted sesame seed to garnish

Instructions

  • In a small jug, whisk the first 7 ingredients.
  • Place the chicken drumsticks in a large Ziploc bag and add in the marinade from the jug.
  • Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer the chicken to an oven-safe dish together with the marinade.
  • Bake the chicken for 45 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes, and basting with the sauce.
  • Serve with cooked rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze any leftovers in a freezer-safe, airtight container or bag, for up to 1 month.
  • Bake chicken until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • You may use bone-in, skin-on thighs, boneless skinless thighs, or even boneless skinless breasts
  • Maple syrup would be a good substitute for the honey, just know the flavor will change slightly.
  • Serving size: 2 drumsticks 

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg