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Chicken Drumsticks with Orange Glaze Recipe
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Chicken Drumsticks with Orange Glaze Recipe

Quick and flavor-packed chicken drumsticks with a gingery orange-cinnamon glaze.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken drumsticks, orange glazed
Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 818kcal
Cost 15

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients, except the drumsticks, to a saucepan placed over medium-high heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp. fresh ginger, 1 star anise, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 cup fresh orange juice, Zest one orange, 3 tbsp. coconut aminos, 1 tbsp. white rice vinegar, 1 tbsp. raw honey, 4 green onions, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Bring to a simmer and then lower the heat and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Set the sauce aside and let it cool down.
  • Place the chicken in a marinating container (glass or plastic) and pour sauce on top, making sure that every piece is well coated.
    12 chicken drumsticks
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 425 F.
  • Arrange the drumsticks on a baking pan and place them in the oven.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with the remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg