Hot and Sweet Drumsticks

Transform your dinner table with these irresistible Hot and Sweet Drumsticks, combining tender, oven-baked chicken with a bold balance of spicy heat and sticky sweetness. Perfectly marinated in a luscious sauce made with soy, honey, sriracha, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger, these drumsticks are basted and glazed to perfection, creating a caramelized coating that’s full of flavor. Sprinkled with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a touch of crunch and color, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in under an hour. Serve them hot with a side of steamed rice or a crisp salad for a crowd-pleasing meal that will leave your taste buds tingling. Ideal for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, these drumsticks are the perfect fusion of flavor and simplicity!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
• 0.25 cups soy sauce
• 0.25 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions (sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the wire rack to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.

Step 4

Reserve 1/4 cup of the sauce mixture for basting during baking and set aside. Pour the remaining sauce over the drumsticks, ensuring they’re well coated.

Step 5

Bake the drumsticks in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, turning them over halfway through and basting with the reserved sauce every 10 minutes.

Step 6

While the drumsticks bake, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the reserved sauce mixture. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth, then stir it into the saucepan.

Step 7

Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a glossy glaze. Remove from heat.

Step 8

After 30 minutes of baking, brush the drumsticks generously with the glaze and bake for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

Step 9

Remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with rice, a side salad, or your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1069.7 grams (1069.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1913

Total Fat 92.80g	119%
Saturated Fat 23.60g	118%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.00g
Cholesterol 744mg	248%
Sodium 3649mg	159%
Total Carbohydrate 87.30g	32%
Dietary Fiber 2.20g	8%
Total Sugars 73.40g
Protein 185.90g	372%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 2205mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 38.6%

Carbs: 18.1%