Honey and Berbere Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Oven-roasted chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet and spicy honey-berbere glaze, offering a vibrant Ethiopian flavor twist. This Ethiopian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, honey, berbere spice blend for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 pieces chicken drumsticks
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp berbere spice blend
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp berbere spice blend, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Add 8 chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the honey-berbere glaze. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3: Arrange the drumsticks on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper, spacing them apart. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the glaze to set and intensify in flavor.