Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks
Honey soy chicken drumsticks are a sweet and savory main dish that is juicy, golden and easy to make. The recipe combines light crispness, a glossy sauce and big flavor in a few simple steps.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 spatula or tongs
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2.2 lb chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 7 tablespoon water
- fresh cilantro or parsley to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet to build a flavorful base for the chicken.
- Season the chicken drumsticks with salt, black pepper and paprika so every bite starts with flavor.
- Lightly coat the chicken in flour to help create a golden crust.
- Brown the chicken over medium heat, turning as needed, until the outside is deeply golden.
- Add the water, cover the skillet and cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic, honey and soy sauce, then let the sauce turn glossy and balanced.
- Finish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve hot.