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    Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

    Published on Sep 19, 2014 ยท Last updated on Aug 24, 2018 ยท 15 Comments

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    Slathered in a sweet and zesty Honey Lemon Ginger Sauce, these pan-fried Sticky Chicken Drumsticks are absolutely delicious. As they are also really easy to make, they will become a go-to chicken dinner your whole family will love!ย Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Sticky Chicken Drumsticks on a bed of rice, sprinkled with fresh cilantro

    I'm pretty sure it's not a very goodย way to start a blog post about finger-licking good sticky chicken drumsticks butย Iย have toย rant a little bit about my internet connection problems.

    You see, I was working on this little article you're reading right now when, for unknown reasons, my internet decided to stopย working. No problem, it's no the first time, it'll be back in a sec,ย right?ย Except when I did getย it back, EVERYTHING but the title of this post had disappeared.

    Hoursย of work, gone, in the internet limbo. Iย was so frustrated Iย considered postponing the publication of this Sticky Chicken Drumsticks recipe. And then I looked at the pictures again and...no, I really had to share these sweet and sticky chicken deliciousness with you ASAP!

    Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Sticky Chicken Drumsticks arranged on a white plate, sprinkled with fresh cilantro

    Moist, juicy dark chicken meat with a sweet and zesty honey, lemon and ginger glaze...ย These pan-fried sticky chicken drumsticks are glorious and super easy to make. Prepare your side dish while the chicken drumsticks are cooking and you'll have your new favourite chicken dinner on the table in 35 minutes sharp.

    You could eat these Sticky Chicken Drumsticks with stir-fry veggies, a salad and/or grains like pasta, bulgur, couscous, rice or quinoa. In theory, you could also make this recipe with chicken breast cut into large chunks if dark meat is not your thing, but really, drumsticks bring tons of flavorย so I definitely suggest you use them! Enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚

    Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Chicken Drumsticks - www.notenoughcinnamon.com @NECinnamon #recipe #chicken #easydinners

    If you tried these Sticky Chicken Drumsticks, donโ€™t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments โ€“ I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Chicken Drumsticks - www.notenoughcinnamon.com @NECinnamon #recipe #chicken #easydinners
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    Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Sticky Chicken Drumsticks

    Slathered in a sweet and zesty Honey Lemon Ginger Sauce, these pan-fried Sticky Chicken Drumsticks are absolutely delicious. As they are also really easy to make, they will become a go-to chicken dinner your whole family will love! 

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chicken, dinner, glaze, healthy, lemon, low carb, pan-fried, sticky, sweet and sour
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 387 kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ tbsp olive oil
    • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks 900 g, about 6 large drumsticks
    • the zest of ½ lemon = peel of ½ lemon chopped very thinly
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 2 tbsp water
    • 1 to 2 tsp fresh ginger peeled and chopped very thinly (more or less to taste)
    • ½ tsp ground cumin
    • ¼ tsp hot pepper flakes more or less to taste
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

    Instructions

    1. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add chicken and brown, about one minute on each side. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, reduce to medium-low heat, cover with a lid and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink inside (cooking time will vary depending on the drumsticks' size so start checking after around 15 minutes).
    2. While chicken is cooking, mix together in a medium bowl lemon zest, honey, water, ginger, cumin and flakes.
    3. When chicken is almost done, pour honey-lemon mixture over drumsticks. Bring to a boil and cook until glaze becomes thick and glossy, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly to cover chicken.

    4.  Top with cilantro leaves and serve with a green salad, stir-fry veggies and/or grains like rice or pasta if you eat them. Drumsticks are also good eaten cold.

    Nutrition Facts
    Honey Lemon Ginger Glazed Sticky Chicken Drumsticks
    Amount Per Serving (2 drumsticks)
    Calories 387 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 186mg62%
    Sodium 215mg9%
    Potassium 451mg13%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 35g70%
    Vitamin A 235IU5%
    Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
    Calcium 20mg2%
    Iron 1.5mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Amanda

      September 23, 2014 at 11:03 am

      I made this for my fiancรฉ and I tonight. We loved it!

      Reply
      • marie

        September 23, 2014 at 11:06 am

        I'm happy to hear that Amanda ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Josie

      September 11, 2015 at 6:38 am

      Could I possibly make this without ginger? My fiancรฉ is allergic & Im just wondering could i replace it with something else.

      Reply
      • marie

        September 11, 2015 at 10:49 am

        Hi Josie, you can leave the ginger out ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Diana @GetUpandGoCary

      September 25, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Publix has chicken legs on sale this week. So I took a chance after finding this recipe (I've actually never made them before!) Your recipe was outstanding... seriously delicious and 2 thumbs up from myself and my husband. thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • marie

        September 25, 2015 at 11:32 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe that much Diana! Thanks a lot for letting me know ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. lucila

      April 12, 2016 at 8:24 am

      When do i put the lemon zest?

      Reply
      • marie

        April 13, 2016 at 7:24 pm

        Sorry about that, you add it with the honey! Thanks for spotting that it was missing in the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    5. Jamie

      April 21, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      Does it work to reheat the chicken the next day? If so, what method do you recommend? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Marie

        June 27, 2017 at 12:31 pm

        Yes, you can reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium low heat, stirring often ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. 40A.

      August 24, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      I am drooling over these! The glaze looks so tempting!

      Reply
    7. Jess

      January 27, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      So good! Iโ€™m always looking for quick, budget friendly recipes that have familiar flavors for our 6 Asian exchange students. These were a big hit. Making them for the second time this month tonight! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Marie

        February 05, 2019 at 9:51 am

        Yay so happy to hear Jess, thank you!

        Reply
    8. James

      April 03, 2019 at 1:02 am

      After you pour the mix, do you leave it off the lid?

      Reply
      • Marie

        April 07, 2019 at 12:35 pm

        Yes!

        Reply

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