Step 4: Preheat and Prepare the Baking Dish

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking sheet or pan with foil or parchment for easier cleanup, then place a wire rack inside if you want extra crispiness. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer, ensuring they’re not touching.

Step 5: Bake the Chicken

Place the drumsticks in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.

Halfway through, baste them with the extra marinade left in the bowl. This helps the chicken develop a sticky, lacquered surface.

Step 6: Add the Final Glaze

After 35 minutes, remove the chicken and brush on the remaining ¼ of the marinade you saved earlier.

Return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes, or until:

• the chicken is golden and caramelized
• the edges look slightly crisp
• internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)

Step 7: Broil for Extra Stickiness (Optional but Recommended)

Turn on your oven’s broiler for 2–4 minutes, watching closely so the sugars caramelize without burning.

This step creates the restaurant-style sticky finish everyone loves.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes so the juices settle.

Sprinkle with:

• sesame seeds
• chopped green onions

Drizzle with a touch of warm honey if you want an even glossier appearance.

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.

🍽️ Tips for Perfect Honey Garlic Drumsticks

• Don’t skip drying the chicken—it makes the skin caramelize better.
• Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
• Flip the drumsticks halfway to ensure even browning.
• Add heat (sriracha or chili flakes) if you love a sweet-spicy kick.
• For crispier skin, bake the chicken on a wire rack.

❤️ Final Thoughts

Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks are the perfect example of how simple ingredients can transform into a mouthwatering dish with very little hands-on work. The tender chicken, rich sweetness of the honey, and warm garlic aroma melt together into a dinner that feels like pure comfort.

Once you try this recipe, it will quickly become a weeknight staple—and a crowd favorite.

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