Sticky Soy Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
This simple recipe has become a weekly regular in my house. My daughter loves it and so do we so it reduces my time in the kitchen if we all eat the same thing. It’s great for feeding a crowd also. I serve the drumsticks with some brown rice or roasted sweet potato wedges with some cucumber & carrot sticks for the little ones and a big, vibrant salad for us. If I remember, I marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight and leave in a glass tuppaware in the fridge.
Chicken drumsticks are often an economical way to serve chicken, so if you’re feeding a crowd, this is a great one to use. If you can, buy organic or free range chicken.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
serves 4
INGREDIENTS
5 tbsp soy / tamari / coconut amino sauce
2 tbsp honey / maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
8 chicken drumsticks
To serve:
salad leaves of your choice
radishes, washed and sliced
cucumber, cut into strips
spring onions, thinly sliced
coriander leaves
1 tbsp sesame seeds
lime wedges
STEP-BY-STEP
Mix the soy, honey, olive oil & crushed garlic together in a bowl.
Put the chicken drumsticks into the bowl and mix well. Leave to marinade for at least 30 minutes (or ideally overnight).
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220ºC and line an oven tray with non-stick paper.
Roast the chicken for 40-45 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
Pile the salad leaves onto a plate and sprinkle the radishes, cucumber, spring onions, coriander and sesame seeds on top.
SHOP THE EDIT
Oven dish
I love this practical oven dish with weaved willow basket so it can be put straight onto a table.
Glass tuppaware
These are great for marinating fish or chicken in overnight as well as for storing leftovers.
Salad Bowl
I think this is the prettiest salad bowl and it is one of my most favourite items in my kitchen. It’s a great size and makes everything you put in it look beautiful.