Hot Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these irresistible Hot Sticky Chicken Drumsticks! Featuring tender, juicy drumsticks coated in a luscious glaze, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. A bold marinade made with soy sauce, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger infuses the chicken with mouthwatering depth, while a quick simmer transforms the reserved sauce into a sticky glaze that clings beautifully to each drumstick. Oven-baked to caramelized perfection, these drumsticks are garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a pop of freshness and crunch. Perfect for a family dinner or game-day spread, these sticky chicken drumsticks are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Chicken drumsticks
• 0.5 cups Soy sauce
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha or any hot sauce
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice until well combined.

Step 4

Pour half of the marinade over the chicken drumsticks and toss to coat. Reserve the other half of the marinade for later.

Step 5

Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not crowded.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. While the chicken is baking, transfer the reserved marinade to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

After 25 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Brush the thickened marinade generously over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated.

Step 8

Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the drumsticks are fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the glaze is sticky.

Step 9

Remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot, and enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and stickiness!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1530.8 grams (1530.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2733

Total Fat 141.90g	182%
Saturated Fat 36.00g	180%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 1116mg	372%
Sodium 8422mg	366%
Total Carbohydrate 88.80g	32%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 73.80g
Protein 280.50g	561%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 277mg	21%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 3325mg	71%

*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: 46.4%

Protein: 40.7%

Carbs: 12.9%