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Flavorful Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

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This recipe features chicken drumsticks grilled to perfection with a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for both outdoor grilling and indoor cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks, skin-on
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, ground black pepper, salt, and optional chili flakes in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Add the chicken drumsticks to the marinade and toss to coat each piece. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 204°C).
  4. Place drumsticks on the grill skin side down first. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side, turning carefully with tongs. Keep the lid closed as much as possible. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the drumsticks generously with leftover marinade or reserved glaze. Turn and repeat to build a sticky coating, watching closely to avoid flare-ups.
  6. Remove drumsticks from the grill and let rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Avoid piercing the chicken skin to keep juices in. Apply glaze in the last 5 minutes to prevent burning. Let chicken rest after cooking to lock in juices. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Use a silicone basting brush for best results. If flare-ups occur, move chicken to a cooler part of the grill briefly.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, honey garlic chicken, chicken drumsticks, sticky glaze, barbecue, easy chicken recipe

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