Chicken Drumettes in Ginger Plum Sauce

Transform your chicken game with this irresistible recipe for **Chicken Drumettes in Ginger Plum Sauce**—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Tender, golden chicken drumettes are first seared to perfection, then baked until juicy and succulent. They're coated in a glossy ginger plum sauce made from rich plum jam, freshly grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of garlic and chili flakes for a slight kick. Garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions, this dish makes for an impressive appetizer or crowd-pleasing party snack. Ready in just under an hour, these flavorful drumettes pair beautifully with steamed rice or a crisp salad, making them your new go-to for entertaining or weeknight indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken drumettes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Plum jam
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.

Step 2

Pat the chicken drumettes dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with the salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken drumettes in batches, cooking them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).

Step 5

While the chicken is baking, prepare the ginger plum sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the plum jam, grated ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red chili flakes. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Once the chicken is cooked, transfer the drumettes to a large mixing bowl. Pour the ginger plum sauce over the drumettes and toss gently until evenly coated.

Step 7

Transfer the coated chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1284.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2960.4

Total Fat 173.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 807.4mg	0%
Sodium 4155.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 166.4g
Protein 174.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 288.3mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2581.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 23.9%