How to Make Honey Glazed Chicken Drumsticks:
- Begin by whisking together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl: 3/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 Tbsp dijon mustard, 4 grated garlic cloves, and 1 Tbsp grated ginger. Reserve 2/3 cup of this marinade and refrigerate it.
- Place the drumsticks in a large ziplock bag or a food saver bag**. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, remove as much air from the bag as possible, and seal it. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally to evenly distribute the marinade for the best flavor.
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- Preheat the oven to 400°F, positioning the rack in the center of the oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet or a large roasting pan with parchment paper***.
***Tip: Trim the parchment paper to fit the pan and extend up the sides without hanging over the edge for easier cleanup, preventing the paper from scorching. Ensure you line the pan to avoid scrubbing caramelized honey later.
- Arrange the chicken skin-side up, ensuring that the pieces do not touch. Add just enough marinade to coat the bottom of the baking pan, discarding any excess from the bag. Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes. Then, flip the chicken over to be skin-side down and bake for an additional 20 minutes. If you desire a caramelized skin, remove the drumsticks from the oven, flip them over again (skin-side up), and broil on high for 3-4 minutes or until the skins turn brown.
