Sticky, Hot and Sweet Chicken Recipe

Name: Sticky, Hot and Sweet Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole Skinless Chicken Drumsticks; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Pepper; 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder; 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; Sesame Seeds And Green Onions, For Garnish; 1/4 cups Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1 Tablespoon Worcheshire Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Chili Tomato Sauce; 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger

Servings: persons

10 whole Skinless Chicken Drumsticks
1/2 teaspoons Ground Pepper
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds And Green Onions, For Garnish
1/4 cups Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Tablespoon Worcheshire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Chili Tomato Sauce
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger

1
Clean chicken and pat dry with a paper towel.
2
Make small cuts on the chicken or use a skewer to poke some holes in the meat.
3
Mix pepper, red chili powder, ginger garlic paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
4
Rub on chicken and coat well.
5
Refrigerate at least 8 hours, up to overnight.
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and apply cooking spray.
7
Take marinated chicken, drain excess marinade, and place chicken on the baking sheet.
8
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9
Remove foil and cook another 10 minutes, until juices run clear and begin to cook off, and chicken is no longer pink inside.
10
Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the sauce and microwave for 30 degrees 40 seconds, mixing well until the brown sugar is fully dissolved.
11
Take chicken out of oven.
12
Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
13
Brush the sauce on both sides of the chicken and pour excess sauce on top of the chicken.
14
Bake uncovered for 5 minutes each side, or until juices cook off and chicken is glossy.
15
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and enjoy warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 whole Skinless Chicken Drumsticks, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Pepper, 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder, 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste, and more.

Yes, Sticky, Hot and Sweet Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sticky, Hot and Sweet Chicken

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