Hot Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumettes

Get ready to wow your taste buds with these irresistible Hot Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumettes! Perfectly crispy on the outside and coated in a luscious glaze, these bite-sized delights bring together the perfect balance of sweet honey, smoky soy sauce, spicy sriracha, and tangy rice vinegar. Each drumette is seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, paprika, and pepper, then tossed in a thick, caramelized sauce for the ultimate sticky finish. Topped with crunchy sesame seeds and fresh green onions, they’re as visually stunning as they are delicious. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for game days, parties, or a cozy dinner at home. Perfectly baked and never fried, these drumettes are the perfect finger food you’ll want to make on repeat!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken drumettes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Sriracha
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp Sliced green onions

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with cooking spray.

Step 2

Pat the chicken drumettes dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the drumettes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

Step 3

Sprinkle the cornstarch over the drumettes and toss again until each piece is lightly coated in the cornstarch.

Step 4

Arrange the drumettes on the prepared wire rack in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Step 5

While the chicken is baking, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Once the drumettes are done baking, transfer them into a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot sauce over the drumettes and toss until they are fully coated.

Step 7

Return the sauced drumettes to the wire rack on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Step 8

Remove the drumettes from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your Hot Sweet and Sticky Chicken Drumettes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1226.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2772.6

Total Fat 182.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 900.4mg	0%
Sodium 6276.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 73.6g
Protein 173.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200.2mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2502.9mg	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: 59.2%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 15.8%