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Sticky Japanese Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky Japanese Glazed Chicken Drumsticks: Family Comfort Food

Sticky Japanese Glazed Chicken Drumsticks are a delightful family-friendly dish with a sweet-savory glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 drumsticks
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 8 pieces Chicken Drumsticks best left skin-on for rich flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar can substitute with rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Sugar honey or maple syrup can be substitutes
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 piece Chili Pepper adjust spice level as desired
  • 1/2 cup Water can use low-sodium chicken broth
For Serving
  • 2 cups Steamed Rice or Stir-Fried Vegetables

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine the chicken drumsticks with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, chopped chili pepper, and water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil over high heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high, uncover, and reduce the liquid while basting the drumsticks for about 10 minutes.
  5. Once the glaze is thickened, remove from heat, transfer to a platter, discard garlic and chili pieces, and drizzle remaining glaze over drumsticks before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider marinating chicken for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.

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