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Honey Balsamic Drumsticks

5 from 13 votes
These Honey Balsamic Drumsticks are a fantastic quick-and-easy dinner that everyone will love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings10 drumsticks
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the drumsticks

  • 2 - 2 ½ lbs chicken drumsticks 10-12 drumsticks
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder

For the sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Rinse chicken, pat dry. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, toss to coat. Add seasoning mixture and use hands to massage into all pieces.
  • Heat large dutch oven (or heavy oven-proof skillet with an oven proof lid) to medium heat. When hot add 2 teaspoons olive oil and use a brush to make sure it's distributed over the entire surface of pan. Brown chicken 2 minutes per side (in batches if necessary.)
  • While chicken is searing, whisk sauce ingredients together and add to pan. Gently toss chicken to coat. Cover pan and bake for 20 minutes, flip chicken pieces and baste with sauce and return to oven for 20 minutes more. Remove chicken from pot and cover to keep warm.
  • Bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes until thick and glaz-y. Return chicken to pan and gently toss in glaze. Let sit for a few minutes before serving, so glaze will thicken and chicken won't burn your mouth!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results.
  • If using boneless, skinless chicken thighs, they will cook in about half the time of drumsticks or bone-in thighs.
  • If your sauce gets too thick after sitting, simply thin with a little chicken broth or water.
  • Have a house of sauce lovers? You'll want to double the sauce here to make sure you have enough to drizzle over side dishes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstick, Calories: 153kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 224mg, Potassium: 193mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 100IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Honey Balsamic Drumsticks
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Our Best Bites
Cost: $12
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