Description
Mouthwatering sticky thai drumsticks combine sweet and spicy flavors from Bangkok’s street kitchens. Marinated chicken emerges crispy and glazed, perfect for weekend gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 lb (pounds) chicken legs
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tbsp freshly grated ginger
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsps fish sauce
- 3 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps chili garlic sauce
- 1 ½ tbsps chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsps sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- ½ stalk lemon grass, minced
- 2 tbsps chopped cilantro
- 1 green onion, minced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk marinade ingredients until honey dissolves completely, creating a smooth, cohesive mixture that will infuse deep flavors into the chicken.
- Marinating Process: Thoroughly coat chicken drumsticks in prepared marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 3-8 hours to allow flavor penetration and tenderization.
- Preheating and Preparation: Warm oven to 400°F (204°C). Remove chicken from refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to equalize temperature and promote even roasting.
- Initial Roasting: Arrange drumsticks on lightly greased baking sheet, maintaining spacing. Roast for 30 minutes to develop initial caramelization and cook through partially.
- Glaze Creation: While chicken roasts, combine glaze ingredients in saucepan. Bring to rapid boil, then reduce to medium-low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens and develops rich consistency.
- Glazing and Final Cooking: Brush drumsticks generously with prepared glaze. Return to oven, continuing to cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring food safety while maximizing flavor intensity.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer fully cooked drumsticks to large bowl, coating completely with remaining glaze for maximum flavor saturation.
- Serving Presentation: Plate drumsticks, adorning with toasted sesame seeds, fresh lime wedges, and finely sliced green onions. Serve immediately alongside steamed white rice for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate chicken for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow deep penetration of marinade ingredients, transforming ordinary drumsticks into an extraordinary taste experience.
- Room Temperature Magic: Let marinated chicken rest for 20 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking or tough meat texture.
- Glaze Consistency is Key: Simmer the Thai glaze carefully, stirring occasionally until it reaches the perfect thickness – not too runny, not too sticky – for optimal coating and flavor intensity.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature, aiming for 165°F for food safety or up to 200°F for extra tender meat that falls off the bone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg