Name: Sweet 'N' Sticky Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 240 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4, 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ¼ cup honey; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 8 chicken drumsticks; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; ¼ cup rice wine vinegar; ¼ cup sweet chili sauce; 4 cloves garlic (smashed); 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade

Sweet 'N' Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

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Part of what made these drumsticks so amazing was that the meat under the sweet and sticky skin was so flavorful and juicy.

By: Wholefully (via Wholefully)

Original Publish: Feb 9, 2012

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 240 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Yields: 4, 4 servings

Nutrition Facts

453 kcalCalories

28 gProtein

50 gCarbs

15 gFat

Instructions

In a large zip-top bag, combine vinegars, honey, brown sugar, chili sauce, garlic, soy sauce, marmalade, salt and pepper. Add in drumsticks, seal bag and toss to coat. Stash bag in fridge for 2-3 hours (or overnight) to marinate. Rotating bag occasionally.
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375°F. Cover a baking sheet in aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Remove drumsticks from bag and lay on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until juices run clear.