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Honey Glazed Chicken

Tender chicken drumsticks coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, baked to caramelized perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 467
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup honey 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice or orange juice 1/3 cup pineapple juice or orange juice
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks 2 pounds chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • green onions for garnish green onions for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, pineapple juice, minced garlic, and ground ginger in a small bowl until combined.
  2. Place the chicken in a large bowl or ziplock bag.
  3. Pour half of the marinade over the top and massage into the chicken.
  4. Cover the bowl or seal the bag, removing as much air as possible.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  6. Preheat the oven to 425F (220C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  7. Place the chicken on the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).
  8. Transfer the remaining half of the marinade to a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until noticeably thickened.
  9. Whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of the hot marinade in a separate, small bowl until dissolved.
  10. Whisk the slurry into the marinade and simmer for one more minute, then remove from heat.
  11. Brush glaze on chicken and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until glaze is shiny and sticky.
  12. Remove, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
Do not marinate the chicken for longer than 3 hours or the citrus acid will break down the meat excessively.