Description
These Sticky Orange Garlic Chicken Drumsticks are juicy, caramelized, and coated in a sweet garlic citrus glaze. Packed with bold flavor and crispy roasted edges, this easy baked chicken recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or party platters.
📝 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken
8 chicken drumsticks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
🍊 Sticky Orange Garlic Sauce
¾ cup orange juice
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Optional: chili flakes for heat 🌶️
👨🍳 Instructions
🍗 Drumsticks
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat drumsticks dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
🍊 Sauce
In a saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
Stir in cornstarch slurry until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
🔥 Finish
Toss baked drumsticks in sticky orange garlic sauce.
Return to oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize.
Garnish with parsley, sesame seeds, or orange zest.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Serving)
Calories: 520
Protein: 36g
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 30g
