Korean Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

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

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

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. 03
   Coat the drumsticks evenly with sifted flour and shake off any excess.
4. 04
   Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 05
   Brown the drumsticks on all sides for about 5-7 minutes, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
6. 06
   Bake the drumsticks in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
7. 07
   While the chicken is baking, combine soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
8. 08
   Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
9. 09
   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.