This sticky chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser with its irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors. The sticky glaze perfectly coats the tender chicken pieces, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Place chicken drumsticks in a large baking dish and pour the sauce over them, making sure to coat each drumstick evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, basting the chicken with the sauce every 15 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and caramelized, remove from the oven.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious sticky chicken!
Interesting Facts
Sticky chicken is a popular dish in both American and Asian cuisine.
The combination of honey and soy sauce gives this dish its sticky and savory-sweet glaze.
Chicken drumsticks are a budget-friendly and flavorful cut of meat for this recipe.