Chicken Drumsticks With Asian Barbecue Sauce

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 2
Tasty Chicken Drumsticks with Asian Barbecue Sauce Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
16 chicken drumsticks
salt
fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup sweet Asian chili sauce or 1/4 cup hot pepper jelly
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock or 1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 cup toasted sesame seeds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
526
Sugar
17g
Fat
32g
Chicken Drumsticks With Asian Barbecue Sauce is a classic dish that has its roots in Asian cuisine, but it has gained popularity around the world. This recipe is simple to make and perfect for those who love bold flavors. The crispy chicken is covered with a delicious barbecue sauce prepared with a mixture of hoisin sauce, chili sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and sesame oil. It's sticky, savory and slightly sweet. The toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and crunchy texture.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a small mixing bowl combine hoisin sauce, chili sauce, rice vinegar, chicken stock, ginger, garlic and sesame oil.
3.Season chicken drumsticks with salt, pepper and Chinese five spice powder.
4.On an oven proof rack in a shallow roasting pan, place chicken drumsticks and brush them with vegetable oil.
5.Bake the chicken in the oven for about 20 minutes.
6.Remove from oven and brush chicken drumsticks with the prepare sauce.
7.Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken drumsticks and then return the roasting pan to the oven.
8.Bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through.

PROS

The chicken drumsticks have a crispy texture and are coated with a flavorful sauce.

They are easy to prepare and make for an impressive and delicious main dish.

CONS

Chicken drumsticks are high in cholesterol and fat so must be consumed in moderation.

If you want to keep it healthier, grill instead of bake the drumsticks and reduce the amount of sauce applied.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite containing hoisin sauce which is high in sodium, chicken drumsticks can be part of a healthy and balanced diet.
Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein and is low in calories.
Ginger and garlic in the sauce can also help boost your immune system and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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