If you're looking for a simple yet delicious chicken recipe, then you should definitely try these crispy baked honey Sriracha chicken drumsticks. This recipe is easy to make and takes only a few ingredients to create a flavorful and mouthwatering meal that will satisfy your taste buds.
How To Make:
To start, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, in a bowl, mix together honey, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. This will be your marinade for the chicken.
Next, place your chicken drumsticks in the marinade and coat them well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor).
Once the chicken has marinated, place the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy on the outside.
Serve your crispy baked honey Sriracha chicken drumsticks with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, vegetables, or a salad, and enjoy the delicious blend of sweet and spicy flavors. These drumsticks are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer, and they are sure to impress your family and friends.
Tips and Variations:
Tips:
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel before coating them in the flour mixture to ensure the coating sticks well to the chicken.
Use a wire rack on top of a baking sheet to allow air to circulate around the drumsticks, which will help them crisp up evenly.
For extra crispy skin, you can add a light coating of cooking spray on top of the drumsticks before baking them in the oven.
Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
Variations:
Substitute the honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a different sweetener option.
Use different spices or seasoning blends in the flour mixture to change up the flavor profile. Some suggestions include smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, or onion powder.
Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha sauce used.
If you don't have chicken drumsticks, you can use chicken thighs or chicken wings instead.
Serve the chicken drumsticks with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as ranch, blue cheese, or barbecue sauce.
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel and then dredge them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Place the coated drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack and spray them lightly with cooking spray.
Bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the cooking time, until they are crispy and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, make the honey sriracha sauce by whisking together the honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
Brush the sauce over the cooked chicken drumsticks and serve immediately.