Ingredients:
8 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp melted butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (secret balance 🔥)
1 tsp mustard (optional for depth 👌)
👨🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
Pat chicken dry (important for caramelization 🔥).
Optional: season lightly with salt & pepper.Dairy & Eggs
2️⃣ Make the Sticky Sauce
Mix:
Brown sugar
Honey
Soy sauce
Ketchup
Butter
Garlic
Vinegar
Spices
👉 Should be thick, glossy, and rich.
3️⃣ Bake – First Phase
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
Place chicken in a baking dish (skin side up).
Pour sauce evenly over.Fruits & Vegetables
Bake 35 minutes.
4️⃣ Build the Glaze (Important 🔥)
Remove from oven → spoon sauce over chicken.
Flip chicken → coat well.
Return to oven 20–25 minutes.
👉 Sauce will thicken + caramelize.
5️⃣ Final Sticky Finish 😍
Switch to broil (grill) for 3–5 minutes.
👉 Watch closely → gives that dark sticky glaze.
6️⃣ Rest & Serve
Let rest 5 minutes.
Spoon extra sauce on top.
🔥 Pro Tips:
Dry chicken = better caramelization
Vinegar = balances sweetness perfectly
Broil = restaurant glaze
Turn chicken mid-way = full coating
