Description
Juicy chicken drumsticks coated in a sticky soy-brown sugar glaze, bursting with garlic and ginger flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, cornstarch, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. Keep it nearby.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drumsticks and sear 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Simmer the sauce: Carefully pour the glaze mixture into the same skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
- Coat the drumsticks: Return the chicken to the skillet. Turn each drumstick to coat in the glaze.
- Bake: Move the skillet to the oven and bake 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is sticky and caramelized. Baste once halfway through for extra shine.
- Rest and garnish: Let the drumsticks rest 3–5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Chicken is done when it reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean