Sticky Honey Garlic Baked Drumsticks Recipe

Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit because a hot oven is essential for getting that skin crispy while keeping the inside of the chicken juicy. Take a large rimmed baking sheet and line it with a piece of aluminum foil or parchment paper to prevent the honey from sticking and burning on the tray. If you use foil you can lightly spray it with a bit of cooking oil to make the drumsticks even easier to flip later on.

Take your chicken drumsticks out of the package and pat them very dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This is a very important step because dry skin will get much crispier in the oven while wet skin will just steam and stay soft. Once they are dry place the chicken in a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil and the salt and the pepper until every piece is lightly coated.

In a separate small bowl you will now create the amazing sticky glaze by mixing the honey and the minced garlic and the soy sauce. Add in the apple cider vinegar and the ginger then whisk everything together until the honey has fully dissolved into the liquid. This sauce will be thin at first but do not worry because it will thicken up beautifully as the water evaporates in the heat of the oven.

Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer making sure they are not touching each other too much. Use a pastry brush or a spoon to coat each drumstick with about half of the honey garlic mixture you just made. Save the other half of the sauce for later because you will need it to create that thick sticky layer during the final stages of cooking.

Slide the baking sheet into the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 25 minutes. After this time has passed take the tray out and use tongs to carefully flip each drumstick over to the other side. Brush the remaining sauce over the chicken making sure to get into all the little nooks and crannies. Put the tray back into the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you want the sauce to be extra sticky and slightly charred you can turn on the broiler for the last two minutes of cooking. Watch the chicken very closely during this time because the sugar in the honey can go from golden to burnt very quickly. Once the chicken is done take it out and let it rest for five minutes so the juices can settle. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top for a beautiful and professional finish.

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