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Eight honey miso chicken drumsticks with glossy caramelized glaze, sesame seeds, and green onions on a dark ceramic platter

Honey Miso Chicken Drumsticks

Oven-roasted chicken drumsticks glazed with white miso, honey, soy sauce, and fresh ginger. Sticky skin, juicy meat, and a weeknight-friendly 45-minute window.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks, skin-on about 1.2 kg total
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as sunflower or vegetable)
Honey Miso Glaze
  • 3 tbsp white miso paste
  • 2 tbsp honey runny
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated about a 1-inch knob
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil for finishing, not cooking
To Serve
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced

Method
 

Prep
  1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. Set a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet and lightly oil the rack.
  2. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels. Score each one twice with a sharp knife, cutting down to the bone so the marinade can penetrate.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside 2 tablespoons of glaze in a small bowl for basting.
  4. Add the drumsticks to the bowl with the remaining glaze and toss to coat evenly. If marinating overnight, cover and refrigerate. Otherwise, let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while the oven heats.
Roast
  1. Arrange the drumsticks on the prepared rack, leaving space between each one. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over them.
  2. Roast for 25 minutes until the skin is bronzed and the glaze has set. The edges should look slightly caramelized but not burnt.
  3. Brush the reserved glaze over each drumstick, then return to the oven for a final 8-10 minutes until the skin is lacquered and an instant-read thermometer reads 74°C / 165°F near the bone.
  4. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes.
Finish and Serve
  1. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the drumsticks while still warm.
  2. Scatter toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the top before serving.

Notes

Nutrition is estimated per serving of 2 drumsticks. Sodium will vary depending on the miso brand - some white miso pastes run quite salty, so taste the glaze before adding extra soy sauce.