Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds chicken drumettes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Glaze
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top to allow even air circulation around the chicken while baking.
- Season Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken drumettes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Bake Chicken: Arrange the seasoned drumettes on the wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the drumettes halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Prepare Glaze: While the chicken bakes, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, tomato paste, and chili flakes in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat to meld flavors.
- Thicken Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Whisk this into the simmering glaze and continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Glaze Chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with the prepared honey bourbon glaze. Return to the oven for an additional 5 to 7 minutes to set the glaze and enhance the stickiness.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use parchment paper under the wire rack for easier cleanup.
- Double the glaze recipe to use extra as a dipping sauce.
- Omit chili flakes for a milder, kid-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
