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5) Sweet Soy Sticky Drumsticks

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks about 2 lbs
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water slurry
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onion for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Pat drumsticks dry and toss with half the sauce. Arrange on the rack.
  4. Roast 25 minutes, turning once. Reserve the pan juices.
  5. Pour reserved juices into a small pan and bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  7. Brush thickened sauce on drumsticks and roast 5-8 more minutes until sticky and glazed.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.