Description
A delicious sweet and savory baked chicken recipe featuring a rich glaze of honey, brown sugar, and garlic.
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp melted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels to ensure the skin absorbs the glaze effectively.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, butter, garlic, and spices.
Step 4: Arrange chicken in the dish and pour two-thirds of the glaze over the drumsticks.
Step 5: Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the chicken and apply the remaining glaze.
Step 6: Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 7: Let the Sticky Southern Baked Chicken Legs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is patted very dry before glazing for the best adhesion. Use a meat thermometer for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
