Sticky Balsamic Soy Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Sticky Balsamic Soy Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks; 3 cloves garlic cloves; 2 tsp fresh grated ginger; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp sriracha or red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp parsley or scallions

These sticky balsamic soy chicken drumsticks simmer in one pan until tender, glossy, and deeply savory-sweet. Garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar reduce into a bold glaze that clings to every bite.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken drumsticks
8
garlic cloves
3 cloves
fresh grated ginger
2 tsp
water
1 cup
balsamic vinegar
0.5 cup
soy sauce
0.3 cup
sugar
3 tbsp
sriracha or red pepper flakes
2 tbsp
parsley or scallions
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place the chicken drumsticks in a large, wide skillet or shallow pot in a single layer. Add the water, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha or red pepper flakes.

Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Turn the drumsticks once, then reduce the heat to medium so the sauce simmers steadily. Leave the pan uncovered.

Cook for 20 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, until the drumsticks are cooked through and reach 165°F in the thickest part.

Push the chicken to the sides of the skillet, leaning the drumsticks against the pan edge if needed, so as much sauce as possible is exposed in the center.

Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce reduces to a thick, glossy glaze. Watch closely near the end, as the sauce can thicken quickly.

Roll the drumsticks through the glaze until well coated, then remove the pan from the heat. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes so the glaze thickens slightly.