Sweet and Sour Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon orange zest freshly grated; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar divided; 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup mint leaves fresh, chopped; 2 pounds chicken drumsticks skin removed, trimmed, about 8; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon orange zest freshly grated
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar divided
1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup mint leaves fresh, chopped
2 pounds chicken drumsticks skin removed, trimmed, about 8
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

1
Preheat grill to medium.
2
(No grill?
3
See Broiler Variation, below.)
4
To prepare dipping sauce, combine orange zest, orange juice, water, honey, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and coriander in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
5
Whisk cornstarch and the remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
6
Add to the saucepan and return to a boil, whisking until thickened, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
7
Remove from the heat.
8
Stir in mint.
9
Sprinkle drumsticks with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
10
Oil the grill rack (see Tip).
11
Grill the drumsticks until crispy on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165F, about 15 minutes total.
12
Serve the drumsticks with the dipping sauce on the side.
13
Broiler variation:
14
Position oven rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat broiler to high.
15
Prepare sauce.
16
Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
17
Sprinkle drumsticks with salt and pepper, then broil, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165F, about 15 minutes total.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon orange zest freshly grated, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup water, 3 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Chicken Drumsticks 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.

Sweet and Sour Chicken Drumsticks

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