Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to enjoy sunny gatherings with friends and family. These Asian Sesame Chicken Drumsticks are an easy, flavorful choice for a casual meal or a backyard get-together. The recipe is simple to prepare and reliably yields juicy, well-seasoned drumsticks—perfect if you’ve struggled with dry baked chicken in the past. This method has been a dependable keeper for me.
I prepared these drumsticks using a large oval bakeware pan. The convenience of marinating, baking, and storing leftovers in the same dish makes cleanup easier and keeps flavors contained. If you’re planning a cookout or a weeknight dinner, this dish is both straightforward and satisfying.
Asian Sesame Drumsticks
Recipe Type: Main
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb skin-on chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper in a 9×11-inch baking dish and stir to mix.
- Place the drumsticks in the dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Turn the drumsticks once while marinating and add more sesame seeds if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it come slightly toward room temperature while the oven heats.
- Bake the drumsticks for about 1 hour, until cooked through and juices run clear. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on oven and drumstick size.
Makes about 5 drumsticks
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