Baked Chicken Drumsticks in Honey and Soy

🍯 Honey Soy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

These Honey Soy Baked Chicken Drumsticks are tender, juicy, and bursting with sweet and savory flavor. The simple marinade—made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger—transforms everyday chicken into a mouthwatering dish you’ll want to make again and again.

🧄 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Flavor-Packed Marinade: A blend of soy sauce and honey gives the chicken a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

• Aromatic Boost: Garlic and ginger infuse the chicken with rich, fragrant depth.

• Flexible Cuts: Use drumsticks, skin-on thighs, or even skinless cuts—this recipe adapts easily.

• Easy Prep, Big Results: A short list of ingredients delivers bold, family-friendly flavor with minimal fuss.

🛒 Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on or skinless)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 5 tbsp honey

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

🔪 Instructions

1. Make the Marinade:
   In a shallow baking dish (about 2 inches deep, 4.8 quarts), whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
   Add the drumsticks to the dish and toss well to coat. Remove excess air if using a bag, and massage the marinade into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (for best results, marinate 2 to 12 hours).

3. Bake the Chicken:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the plastic wrap and place the baking dish in the oven.

4. Roast in Stages:

• Bake with the skin side up for 25 minutes.

• Flip the drumsticks skin side down and bake for another 10 minutes.

• Flip once more to skin side up and continue baking for a final 10 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a meat thermometer reads 180°F (for dark meat) or 170°F (for white meat).

5. Garnish and Serve:
   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

✅ Pro Tips

• Don’t skip the marinating time. The longer it sits, the more flavorful the chicken becomes.

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking.

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a bit of heat.

This easy, make-ahead honey soy chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or even a casual dinner party. One pan, bold flavors, and a dish the whole family will love.