Baked Drumsticks with Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce
Drum Roll For The Drumsticks
When you need a little meat fix but are certainly in the summer vibe of loving lighter, fresher flavours and picnic-style food, what’s the best dish for this occasion? It has to be these crispy baked drumsticks!
One thing is for sure, using fresh herbs adds so much flavour, summery textures and always makes for the most beautiful colour arrangments. Mixing herbs with citrus as well as Asian sauces is one of my favourite combinations. It’s kinda like kids loving chocolate sauce mixed with their chocolate ice cream - hard to mess up.
This dish is great for preparing ahead and cooking when needed, par-cooking then finishing when needed or even cooking then bringing to a picnic and eating. Just drizzle with fresh lime, mint and chives for that burst of fresh flavour. It’s also a great dish for kids with the sauce being slightly salty and sweet, just maybe leave off the last squeeze of lime for their tiny taste buds.
Enjoy this summery dish with loads of friends and family - that’s the best part of eating!
Baked Drumsticks with a Sticky Honey Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
For the Baked Chicken
1.5kg chicken drumsticks/wings
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3 tbsp flour
1 tsp smoked paprika
3 tbsp olive oil
Fresh chives and mint to serve
For the Honey Garlic sauce
¼ cup honey
3 tbsp soy
2 tbsp water
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground cilantro
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Add the chicken along with drizzling the oil. Massage the mix into the chicken, forming an evenly coated red oil and random crunch textures.
Place the chicken on the baking paper and cook for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken over halfway through. If you are unsure of if the chicken is cooked, insert a knife into a drumstick, opening up the flesh. If it is still pink, place back in the oven for a further 5-10 minutes. If it is brown, then it’s cooked
Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine the honey garlic sauce ingredients. Place on medium heat until the mix begins to boil. Cook on low for a further 1-2 minutes or until a thick sauce forms.
In a large dish, place the chicken and coat with the honey garlic sauce. You may find it easier to mix in a baking dish first and then serve. Sprinkle with chopped chives and a fresh mix mint salad.
