Korean Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

Korean Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

StandardAsianDinnerFamily-FriendlyComfort FoodFlavorful
⏱️ 15m PREP
🔥 40m COOK
👥 4 SERVINGS
450 CAL/SERV
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Overview

Juicy chicken drumsticks coated with a sweet, sticky, and slightly spicy Korean sauce, perfect for a flavorful dinner.

Macronutrients per serving

85
grams
Protein
35.0g 41%
Fat
20.0g 24%
Carbs
30.0g 35%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin B6
20% DV
Supports brain health
☀️ Niacin
30% DV
Aids in digestion and skin health
🔺 Phosphorus
25% DV
Supports bone health
🔺 Iron
15% DV
Essential for blood production
💧 Omega-3
5% DV
Promotes heart health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup flour sifted
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2 Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. 3 Coat the drumsticks evenly with sifted flour and shake off any excess.
  4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5 Brown the drumsticks on all sides for about 5-7 minutes, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  6. 6 Bake the drumsticks in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  7. 7 While the chicken is baking, combine soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
  8. 8 Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9 Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the sauce over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated.
  10. 10 Return the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to glaze the chicken.
  11. 11 Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve hot with your choice of sides.

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