Sweet and Spicy Drumsticks

Here is another great recipe you can make when you are short on time. The glaze has a flavorful blend of both sweet and spicy. You can adjust the recipe to your liking; for a little more kick just add additional sriracha sauce. I paired this dinner with mashed cauliflower, but it can also be shared as an appetizer among friends. Just be prepared to use lots of napkins. I will definitely be making this dish again. That's what's on my table tonight!




Sweet and Spicy Drumsticks:
Serves about 3
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes (2 hours marinating)
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 6-8 chicken drumsticks (washed with lemon and warm water; I recommend adding a dash of all purpose seasoning or salt and pepper before adding the marinade)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
• 3 tablespoons of  sweet white wine (optional)
• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup sriracha chili sauce (for a milder taste add only 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil (plus more to coat chicken) 
• Scallions, chopped

Directions:

1. Combine the honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, chili sauce,chili powder, wine, grated ginger and minced garlic, vinegar, cayenne, cumin, salt and sesame oil in a large bowl.
2. Cut 2 deep slits in the thickest part of each drumstick. Add the chicken to the bowl and massage  marinade in, then cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
4. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Remove the chicken from the bowl, leaving the marinade to pour on later, and arrange the drumsticks on the baking sheet.  Drizzle a little more sesame oil to coat the drumsticks.
5. Pour marinade on drumsticks after chicken has been in the oven for 30 minutes.
6. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the skin is caramelized.
7. Place the chicken on a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions and parsley.