Chinese Honey Drumsticks are a perfect Chinese dish to have with everything from salad to chips. These drumsticks are tasty, moist and sticky which makes this so popular. I make the marinade in advance so the chicken marinate over night. These drumsticks can be baked but also barbecued.
Chinese Honey Drumsticks
If you are looking for flavour then here it is. These are delicious.
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Servings: 4 People
Calories: 501kcal
Ingredients
- 12 large chicken drumsticks
- 1 inch ginger peel and grated
- 5 cloves garlic peel and mince
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 4 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Using a non-metal bowl or a sealable freezer bag add the ginger, oil, soy sauce, garlic, honey and black pepper and stir to mix.1 inch ginger, 5 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp dark soy sauce, 4 tbsp honey, ½ tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Add the chicken drumsticks and using your hands, massage the marinade into the chicken. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or cling file/plastic wrap the bowl.12 large chicken drumsticks
- Place in the fridge to marinade ideally overnight but at least 2 hours.
- Remove from the fridge and allow to warm to room temperature before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 6.
- Place the drumsticks in a single layer into a large baking tray coated with foil.
- Cook for 45 – 50 minutes or until fully cooked. I turn the drumsticks over after 20 minutes and baste with any leftover marinade at the same time.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg