Description
These easy baked chicken drumsticks are coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory Korean BBQ glaze made with pantry staples—no marinade needed, just brush and bake!
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce (regular or low sodium)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
For Garnish:
Sliced green onion
Additional sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, whisk sesame oil and cornstarch until smooth.
Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined to form your glaze.
Place drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with the glaze, coating all sides.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through and brushing with more glaze as needed, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is caramelized.
Garnish with sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
No marinating needed—just brush and bake!
You can double the glaze and save some for drizzling over rice or veggies.
Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes.
Works with chicken thighs or wings as well—adjust cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired, Asian
