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! 
I'm pretty sure it's not a very good way to start a blog post about finger-licking good sticky chicken drumsticks but I have to 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 stop working. No problem, it's no the first time, it'll be back in a sec, right? Except when I did get it back, EVERYTHING but the title of this post had disappeared.
Hours of work, gone, in the internet limbo. I was so frustrated I 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!
Moist, juicy dark chicken meat with a sweet and zesty honey, lemon and ginger glaze... 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 flavor so I definitely suggest you use them! Enjoy 🙂
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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!
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
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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).
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While chicken is cooking, mix together in a medium bowl lemon zest, honey, water, ginger, cumin and flakes.
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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.
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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.
Amanda
I made this for my fiancé and I tonight. We loved it!
marie
I'm happy to hear that Amanda 🙂
Josie
Could I possibly make this without ginger? My fiancé is allergic & Im just wondering could i replace it with something else.
marie
Hi Josie, you can leave the ginger out 🙂
Diana @GetUpandGoCary
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 🙂
marie
I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe that much Diana! Thanks a lot for letting me know 🙂
lucila
When do i put the lemon zest?
marie
Sorry about that, you add it with the honey! Thanks for spotting that it was missing in the recipe 🙂
Jamie
Does it work to reheat the chicken the next day? If so, what method do you recommend? Thank you!
Marie
Yes, you can reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium low heat, stirring often 🙂
40A.
I am drooling over these! The glaze looks so tempting!
Jess
So good! I’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!
Marie
Yay so happy to hear Jess, thank you!
James
After you pour the mix, do you leave it off the lid?
Marie
Yes!