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A closeup view of 3 drumsticks on a black platter that have been glazed in Korean BBQ sauce and garnished with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.
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Korean Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Bake up juicy chicken drumsticks with a homemade Korean glaze that’s sweet, savory, and so simple. You'll want to put it on everything!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Servings: 8 drumsticks
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
  • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together 1 tablespoon sesame oil and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 6 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened and glossy. Remove from heat.
  • Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish (or large baking sheet) with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange 8 chicken drumsticks in a single layer.
  • Brush the drumsticks generously with the sauce, reserving some for basting later.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, basting with the remaining sauce halfway through. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165℉ (74℃).
  • Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with 2 tablespoons sliced green onion and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.

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Notes

  • Serve hot, optionally with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstick | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 236mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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