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Asian Glazed Drumsticks

Savory and delicious chicken drumsticks with an Asian-inspired glaze, perfect for a quick and easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 medium chicken drumsticks chicken drumsticks skin removed
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil spray
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 0.33 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 0.33 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a heavy large saucepan, brown chicken on high for 3-4 minutes with a little spray oil.
  2. Add water, balsamic, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, hot sauce and cook on high until liquid comes to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes.
  4. Remove cover and bring heat to high, allowing sauce to reduce down, about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes thick, turning chicken occasionally. (Keep an eye on glaze, you don't want it to burn when it start becoming thick).
  5. Transfer chicken to a platter and pour sauce on top.
  6. Top with chives and sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

Serve over rice or vegetables for an easy meal!