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Chicken Marinade with Honey and Soy Sauce

Chicken Marinade with Honey and Soy Sauce

Chicken Marinade with Honey and Soy SauceThis simple yet flavorful marinade combines the sweet richness of honey with the savory depth of soy sauce, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ideal for grilling, baking, or stir-frying, it’s a versatile marinade that can elevate any chicken dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • chicken drumsticks
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Marinade:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger optional
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • Optional Garnish:
  • green onions

Instructions
 

  • Wash and pat dry the drumsticks with a kitchen towel. Place in a 10.6x7-inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • 8 chicken drumsticks,sea salt and black pepper
  • In a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Pour over chicken and massage for 5 minutes. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and leave 30 minutes to marinate.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil,¼ cup honey,⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce,1 onion,2 tablespoons chopped garlic,2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger,1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Remove aluminum foil and place the baking dish in the middle of the oven. Cook for 40 minutes until drumsticks are nicely brown.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with green onions. Serve with the pan juices and your favorite side dish.
  • green onions

Notes

  • Wash and pat dry the drumsticks with a kitchen towel. Place in a 10.6x7-inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Pour over chicken and massage for 5 minutes. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and leave 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Remove aluminum foil and place the baking dish in the middle of the oven. Cook for 40 minutes until drumsticks are nicely brown.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with green onions. Serve with the pan juices and your favorite side dish.