Kittencal's Asian Glazed Baked Chicken

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Kittencal's Asian Glazed Baked Chicken, a flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken drumsticks or thighs with a luscious, sticky glaze. This easy-to-make recipe features a harmonious blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, balanced with a hint of rice vinegar and optional sriracha for a touch of heat. The key to its irresistible caramelization lies in basting the chicken while it bakes and finishing it with a thickened glaze for a glossy, restaurant-style finish. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this baked chicken is perfect served over steamed rice with a side of stir-fried veggies. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this dish is an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken drumsticks or thighs
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional for heat)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 teaspoon Cooking spray or oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with foil and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Pat the chicken drumsticks or thighs dry with paper towels and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sriracha (if using), and sesame oil until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated evenly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.

Step 5

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, occasionally basting the chicken with the glaze to keep it moist.

Step 6

While the chicken is baking, prepare the cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 7

After 30 minutes of baking, pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the thickened glaze generously over each piece. Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the glaze is caramelized.

Step 9

Garnish the chicken with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1161.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2074.6

Total Fat 102.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 837mg	0%
Sodium 3021.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 68.1g
Protein 208.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.2mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2412.8mg	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: 44.0%

Protein: 39.7%

Carbs: 16.3%