Hot Honey Drumsticks

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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins

Marinate Time:
2 hrs

Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins

Servings:
10

Yield:
10 drumsticks

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Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 10 chicken drumsticks

  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded and halved

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Korean chili paste (gochujang)

  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives (optional)

Directions

  • Transfer chicken drumsticks into a resealable plastic bag placed over a bowl.


  • Add habanero pepper, rice vinegar, and soy sauce to a blender or blender cup, and blend on high for about 30 seconds. Transfer into a bowl.


  • Add honey, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, cayenne, and chili paste to the bowl and whisk until evenly combined.


  • Pour marinade into the bag with chicken, and carefully massage the outside of the bag until drumsticks are evenly coated. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag tightly.


  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 10 hours for best results. (If necessary, chicken can be cooked immediately, but drumsticks will be more flavorful if marinated for a few hours.)


  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Transfer chicken and marinade into a casserole dish, and space drumsticks evenly into a single layer.


  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes; remove from the oven and turn chicken pieces over. 


  • Continue to bake drumsticks until meat is very tender and beginning to brown, about 45 minutes more; turn or baste drumsticks every 15 minutes.


  • Remove drumsticks to a serving platter and cover loosely with foil. Carefully pour all the liquids from the roasting dish into a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook sauce until it starts to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.


  • Spoon sauce over drumsticks. Scatter freshly snipped chives over chicken to serve.

    John Mitzewich

    Chef’s Note

    This is a very spicy recipe, so the quantities for the hot pepper components can be reduced for a milder final product.

    There is just enough salt in the soy sauce to season the chicken; if you like things highly seasoned you can add another 1/2 teaspoon salt to the marinade.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    248
    Calories

    9g
    Fat

    16g
    Carbs

    25g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    10

    Calories
    248

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    9g

    12%

    Saturated Fat
    2g

    12%

    Cholesterol
    127mg

    42%

    Sodium
    592mg

    26%

    Total Carbohydrate
    16g

    6%

    Dietary Fiber
    0g

    1%

    Total Sugars
    15g

    Protein
    25g

    50%

    Vitamin C
    7mg

    8%

    Calcium
    19mg

    1%

    Iron
    1mg

    8%

    Potassium
    337mg

    7%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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