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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

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A quick and easy grilled chicken drumsticks recipe featuring a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey sriracha glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill for juicy, flavorful results.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds / 900 grams), skin-on and bone-in
  • ⅓ cup honey (112 grams), raw or wildflower preferred
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
  • Optional: sprinkle of sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade and glaze by whisking together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Reserve about ¼ cup of the glaze for basting.
  2. Marinate the chicken drumsticks in the remaining glaze for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours refrigerated. Do not marinate longer than 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). Clean and oil the grates.
  4. Grill the drumsticks skin side down for 10 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes to avoid burning.
  5. Brush the reserved glaze over the drumsticks during the last 8 minutes of grilling, turning frequently to build sticky layers without charring.
  6. Check for doneness with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Reserve some glaze for basting during grilling to prevent burning the honey. Turn drumsticks frequently for even cooking and crisp skin. Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness. If flare-ups occur, move drumsticks to a cooler part of the grill.

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