Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

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Tender chicken drumsticks baked with a sticky honey-soy glaze, perfect for a flavorful and simple dinner kids will enjoy. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until combined and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Place 8 chicken drumsticks in a large baking dish and pour the honey-soy mixture over them, turning to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Bake the drumsticks for 35-40 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is sticky and caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (15 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken drumsticks from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Baked Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Drumsticks?

Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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