Orange and Ginger Glazed Drumsticks

Serves 6-8

 

These sticky sweet drumsticks are great hot or at room temperature

 

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 large orange – juice and zest

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

12-15 chicken drumstick (about 3 pounds)

 

• Combine all of the ingredients (except the chicken) in a large bowl and mix to combine
• Toss the chicken drumstick in the marinade until they are all coated
• Cover and marinate at least 6 hours and up to 24
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
• Line a large rimmed cookie sheet with aluminum foil
• Place the drumsticks skin side up on the lined cookie sheet and pour the marinade over the chicken
• Bake for about an hour basting them at 30 minutes
• When they are sticky and dark golden brown, remove from the oven and spoon the juices over the drumsticks and serve