Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks (Printable Version)
Tender drumsticks in savory-sweet Asian glaze with honey, hoisin, and garlic. Falls off the bone.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 12 chicken drumsticks (approximately 3.3 lbs), skin removed if desired
→ Asian Glaze
02 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
06 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 - 2 tablespoons water
→ Garnish
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until fully combined.
02 - Arrange the chicken drumsticks in the slow cooker. Pour the prepared glaze over the chicken, turning each piece to ensure even coating.
03 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
04 - Transfer the drumsticks to a serving platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
05 - Pour the cooking liquid into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water in a separate bowl to create a slurry, then stir into the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
06 - Brush or spoon the thickened glaze generously over the drumsticks. Sprinkle with sliced scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The glaze thickens into something restaurant worthy but comes together with ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now
- Chicken that practically falls off the bone without any fuss or standing over a hot stove
02 -
- The first time I skipped the cornstarch step and ended up with delicious but watery sauce that ran right off the chicken
- Broiling for 2 minutes after glazing creates those gorgeous caramelized spots that make this look professionally made
03 -
- Line your slow cooker with a baking sheet for cleanup that takes literally 10 seconds
- If the sauce gets too thick just whisk in a teaspoon of water at a time until its perfect