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!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅓ 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