Description
These Honey Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy honey balsamic glaze and baked to perfection in the oven or cooked quickly in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 chicken drumsticks, skins removed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Oven-Baked:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, water, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in a greased baking pan.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
Instant Pot:
- Mix together the honey, brown sugar, water, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Pour the sauce into the Instant Pot and set it to SAUTE mode.
- Allow the sauce to cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to the pot and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to MANUAL mode for 15 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs or bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces instead of drumsticks. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water or simmer the sauce on the stovetop for a few minutes before using.
- Serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 480kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
