Balsamic Chili Glazed Chicken Drumsticks
RECIPE
Prep Time: 5 minutes + 4 hours refrigeration
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
If you like sweet & spicy flavors, these balsamic chili glazed chicken drumsticks are a must try for dinner. The marinade used for this recipe is also featured in my new cookbook Let’s Get Into It that is now available for preorder (geni.us/LetsGetIntoIt) . This is a delicious marinade that can also be used as a sauce to dip in or spread across as a sticky glaze.
Notes
If you would like, you can use this marinade recipe for many other recipes or as sauce by reducing once it is mixed. You can prep the marinade ahead and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months to keep it on hand.
INGREDIENTS
2 ½ pounds (40 oz) Chicken Drumsticks
½ cup (120ml) sweet chili sauce
½ cup (120ml) balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup (80ml) low-sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup (70g) packed light brown sugar
¼ cup (60ml) sriracha hot sauce
¼ cup (60ml) honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground ginger
Recommended Equipment
9 ×13 Baking Dish
Oven Baking Rack
Large Skillet, 10 to 12 inches
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the chicken.
1. In a large bowl, combine together the sweet chili sauce, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, honey, garlic, and ginger powder. Whisk together until well combined.
2. Pat chicken drumsticks dry. Next, add the drumsticks to the bowl. Fully coat and submerge the drumsticks in the marinade. Then, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight. For best results, I recommend marinating overnight.
Bake the chicken.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
4. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil, or lining of choice, and place an oven baking rack on top. Remove the chicken from the marinade, shake off excess marinade, and place the chicken on top of the baking rack slightly spaced apart. Keep the marinade as this will be used to make our glaze in later steps.
5. Place the pan in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes. Then, flip over and continue baking for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until fully cooked. Internal chicken must be at least 165 F when presumed done.
Prepare the glaze.
6. While the chicken is baking in the oven we can prepare the glaze. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the reserve marinade in the skillet and bring to a high simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Continue simmering for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens, while periodically stirring.
7. Once the chicken is done baking, brush the sauce on the drumsticks and serve. Enjoy!
