Chicken Drumsticks Marinated with Honey and Soy

Ingredients

1/4 cup hoisin sauce 
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
12 chicken drumsticks
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

1/4 cup hoisin sauce 
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 
3 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
12 chicken drumsticks
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Coriander sprigs, for garnish

Directions

PREP TIME
1
HRS
15
MINS
COOKING TIME
15
MINS
Serves
4
Make-Ahead:

The chicken can marinate up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.

Make-Ahead:

The chicken can marinate up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.

To marinate the chicken:
In a large bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to blend.
Using a sharp knife, score the chicken all over. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but preferably overnight. 
To cook the chicken:
Position your oven rack 8 to 10 inches from the heating source and preheat the broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy-duty foil. 
Transfer the chicken and marinade to the baking sheet and broil for 15 minutes, turning often and watching closely, or until the chicken is cooked through and the marinade glazes the chicken. 
To serve:
Transfer the chicken to plates. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, garnish with cilantro sprigs, and serve.
To marinate the chicken:
In a large bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger to blend.

Using a sharp knife, score the chicken all over. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but preferably overnight. 

To cook the chicken:
Position your oven rack 20 to 25cm from the heating source and preheat the grill. Line a large rimmed baking tray with heavy-duty foil.

 

Transfer the chicken and marinade to the baking tray and cook under the grill for 15 minutes, turning often and watching closely, or until the chicken is cooked through and the marinade glazes the chicken.

To serve:

Transfer the chicken to plates. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, garnish with coriander sprigs, and serve.