Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Honey-Soy Glaze
Juicy chicken drumsticks roasted with a sticky honey-soy glaze make for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner kids will love. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 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 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.
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
- Step 2: Place 8 chicken drumsticks in a large baking dish and pour the honey-soy mixture over them, turning to coat all sides evenly.
- Step 3: Roast the drumsticks in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is caramelized and sticky.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Honey-Soy Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (10 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 Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Honey-Soy Glaze?
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 Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Honey-Soy Glaze?
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 Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Honey-Soy Glaze 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 Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Honey-Soy Glaze?
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.
