Sticky Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

 

🍗 Sticky Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Juicy on the inside, golden and sticky on the outside—just like the photo.

📝 Ingredients (serves 4)

• 10–12 chicken drumsticks
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder (or 3 fresh cloves, minced)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano

Sticky Glaze

• ¼ cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional but great)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly oil a baking dish.
2. Season chicken: Pat drumsticks dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs.
3. Bake (first round): Arrange in one layer. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, turning once.
4. Make the glaze: Whisk honey, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar.
5. Glaze & finish: Brush generously over chicken. Return to oven for 15–20 minutes, flipping and brushing once more, until sticky, caramelized, and cooked through.
6. Optional crisp: Broil/grill for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra color (watch closely).
7. Rest & serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley if you like.

✅ Tips

• For extra crisp skin, place drumsticks on a rack over the tray.
• Swap honey for maple syrup if preferred.
• Add chili flakes or sriracha to the glaze for heat.