Description
These Honey Garlic Roasted Chicken Legs are weeknight-easy and wildly flavorful: sticky-sweet honey, savory soy, and plenty of garlic roast into a lacquered glaze while the chicken stays juicy inside. Minimal prep, big payoff.
Ingredients
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- 8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on, bone-in)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika until the honey dissolves.
- Marinate: Add drumsticks to a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Preheat & pan: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup. Arrange drumsticks, shaking off excess marinade; reserve remaining marinade.
- Roast: Bake 18–20 minutes, flip, brush with reserved marinade, and continue roasting 17–20 minutes more, until caramelized and an instant‑read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
- Rest & serve: Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- For extra sticky glaze, simmer leftover marinade for 2–3 minutes to reduce, then brush on during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Air fryer option: 380°F (193°C) for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 28
