Asian Drumstix Recipe

Kids and adults alike will gobble up these flavorful Asian-glazed chicken drumsticks! Sweet, savory, and sticky, this easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun family meal. Get ready for sticky fingers – napkins are a must!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 436.9 kcal
Protein 80g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Drumstix

  • 10 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

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How to Make Asian Drumstix

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse chicken drumsticks and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, apricot preserves, brown sugar, and grated ginger.
  4. Add chicken drumsticks to the bowl, ensuring they are evenly coated in the sauce.
  5. Arrange chicken drumsticks in a single layer in a baking dish.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. Flip the drumsticks halfway through.
  7. While chicken is baking, prepare your desired sides.
  8. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Increase oven temperature to broil. Return chicken to oven and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and slightly thickened (watch carefully to prevent burning).
  10. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or sliced green onions.
  11. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

25g

Carbs

8g

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