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Easy Chicken Drumsticks Marinade (or Wings or Thighs)

My Chicken Drumsticks Marinade is so simple and guarantees the most deliciously sticky chicken drumsticks with tender juicy chicken meat inside. I combine honey, soy and garlic in this easy recipe that your whole family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Ingredient, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 drumsticks
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil - or canola/vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Barbecue Sauce
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce - low-sodium
  • 2 cloves Garlic - minced
  • 12 Chicken Drumsticks
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley - flat-leaf, optional
  • Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the avocado oil, bbq sauce, honey, soy sauce and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  • Season the chicken drumsticks well with sea salt.
  • Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment or foil for easier clean up.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks to the pan in a single layer and pour over the marinade.
  • Toss to make sure the chicken is coated then cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400ºF/200ºC. Take the chicken out the fridge and allow to bring to room temp while the oven heats.
  • Cook the chicken for 45 to 60 minutes depending on the size of the drumsticks. until cooked through and golden brown with crispy skin. Turn the chicken halfway through the cooking time.
  • NOTE - To test the chicken for doneness make sure the juices run clear - or use an instant-read thermometer. The internal temperature should read 165ºF/74º.
  • Serve with a garnish of chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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