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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

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A quick and easy honey sriracha glazed chicken drumsticks recipe perfect for BBQs, featuring a sticky, tangy, and spicy-sweet flavor with crunchy toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions.

Ingredients

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  • 8 to 10 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds or 900 grams), skin-on
  • ⅓ cup honey (113 grams), preferably raw or wildflower
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (45 ml), adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml), low sodium recommended
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (5 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (20 grams)
  • 3 to 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the drumsticks. This takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Toss the drumsticks in the marinade until well-coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C). If using a grill pan, preheat over medium-high heat with a little oil to prevent sticking, about 10 minutes.
  5. Place the drumsticks skin side down on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, turning occasionally and basting with leftover marinade using a basting brush. Total grilling time is about 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is charred but not blackened.
  6. While grilling, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, shaking often until golden brown and nutty.
  7. Remove drumsticks from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the top. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin. Control grill heat to prevent honey glaze from burning. Use a basting brush to apply marinade during grilling but avoid overdoing it to prevent flare-ups. Toast sesame seeds just before serving for best flavor. If no grill available, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 35-40 minutes on a wire rack, basting halfway through.

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Keywords: honey sriracha chicken, grilled chicken drumsticks, BBQ chicken, spicy sweet chicken, easy chicken recipe, summer grilling

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