Baked Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
• ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce see note
• ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1-3 teaspoons Sriracha
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
• Sliced green onions optional, for garnish
• Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

EQUIPMENT

• 9×13 Baking Pan

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Arrange the drumsticks, skin side down in the baking dish.8 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
• In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and sriracha together. Pour the sauce over the drumsticks.¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce,¼ cup water,3 tablespoons brown sugar,2 tablespoons rice vinegar,1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger,3 cloves garlic,1 teaspoon sesame oil,1-3 teaspoons Sriracha
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Remove from the oven and set the chicken aside.
• Pour the sauce into a saucepan and bring the sauce to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
• Stir your cornstarch and water mixture one last time and pour it into the sauce. Return the sauce to the heat and bring back to a simmer. Once the sauce has thickened, liberally brush it over the chicken.1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Broil the chicken for 2-5 minutes until browned and lacquered with sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.Sliced green onions,Sesame seeds

NOTES

• Soy Sauce: For a gluten-free alternative, you can use tamari or coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce.
• You can substitute bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for some or all of the drumsticks. 
• I like to keep the skin on my drumsticks, but you can remove it if you wish. The drumsticks may not come out as crisp, though.
• You can use sake (rice wine) or mirin in place of the rice vinegar.
• In place of the fresh ginger, you can use ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger.
• In place of the garlic, you can use ¾ teaspoon garlic powder.
• For a spicy teriyaki sauce, add more sriracha or sambal oelek.
• Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store baked teriyaki chicken drumsticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.