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Honey Balsamic Drumsticks

URL: https://ourbestbites.com/honey-balsamic-drumsticks/

Ingredients

The drumsticks

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

The sauce

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Rinse the chicken and pat it dry, then drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and toss to coat.
  3. Combine the seasoning mixture and massage it into the chicken pieces.
  4. Heat a large dutch oven over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of olive oil, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
  5. Brown the chicken for 2 minutes on each side, working in batches if necessary.
  6. While the chicken is searing, whisk together the sauce ingredients and add them to the pan.
  7. Gently toss the chicken to coat it in the sauce, cover the pan, and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Flip the chicken pieces, baste with the sauce, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.
  9. Remove the chicken from the pot and cover to keep warm.
  10. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes until it thickens.
  11. Return the chicken to the pan and toss it in the glaze before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
300
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
70mg

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