Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
These Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks are a flavor-packed delight, combining sweet, tangy, and savory notes in every bite. Perfectly caramelized and sticky on the outside, yet tender and juicy inside, they’re a crowd-pleaser ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce more or less to taste- I used about 1/2 Tbsp and it was perfect for me
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 Tablespoons scallions or chives, diced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a heavy large skillet pan, brown chicken on high for 3-4 minutes with a little spray oil.
- Add water, balsamic, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, hot sauce and cook on high until liquid comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes.
- Remove cover and bring heat to high, allowing sauce to reduce down, about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes a thick glaze, turning chicken occasionally. (Keep an eye on glaze, you don't want it to burn when it start becoming thick).
- Transfer chicken to a platter and pour glaze on top. Top with chives/scallions and sesame seeds and serve. We served it with some rice and broccoli . . . it was delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1785mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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