Honey Garlic Chicken Legs
Juicy chicken drumsticks simmered in a sticky honey garlic glaze until tender and glossy. Sweet, savory, and packed with real garlic flavor for an easy one-pan dinner.
Equipment
- 1 | Large skillet with lid |
- 1 | Tongs | for turning chicken
- 1 | Measuring spoons |
- 1 | Knife | for mincing garlic
- 1 | cutting board |
Ingredients
- 8 | | chicken drumsticks |
- 2 | tbsp | oil |
- 1 | tsp | salt |
- ½ | tsp | black pepper |
- ½ | tsp | paprika |
- 6 | cloves | garlic | minced
- ½ | cup | water |
- 3 | tbsp | ketchup |
- 2 | tbsp | mustard |
- 3 | tbsp | soy sauce |
- ¼ | cup | honey |
- 1 | tbsp | sesame seeds |
- 2 | tbsp | fresh parsley | chopped
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and brown the drumsticks on both sides.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in water, then stir in ketchup, mustard, soy sauce, and honey.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top.
- Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Uncover and cook until the glaze thickens and coats the meat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a covered skillet with a splash of water.
Chicken thighs can replace drumsticks with the same method.
Adjust honey to taste for a sweeter or milder glaze.
Reheat gently in a covered skillet with a splash of water.
Chicken thighs can replace drumsticks with the same method.
Adjust honey to taste for a sweeter or milder glaze.