Best 3 Giadas Balsamic Chicken Drumettes Recipes
Giada's Balsamic Chicken Drumettes are a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar with the crispy texture of chicken. This recipe is perfect for a casual get-together or a family dinner. The drumettes are marinated in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, herbs, and spices, then baked until golden brown and tender. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an appetizer or main course.
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GIADA'S BALSAMIC CHICKEN DRUMETTES
I was thinking about what to cook for tomorrow and I remembered a balsamic-glazed chicken I had in 2 different Italian restaurants. I decided to look for a "similar" recipe and found this one by Giada De Laurentiis. I have not tried it...but will soon! I'll let you know! (Courtesy of FoodNetwork)
Provided by Vanessa
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 2h31m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix balsamic, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rosemary, and garlic in a big ziploc bag.
- Shake and squeeze the contents of the bag to dissolve the honey and the brown sugar.
- Add the chicken to the bag and seal trying to leave as little air as possible.
- Marinate in the fridge for 2 hours
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until the skin is caramelized (about 30 to 35 minutes).
- Place marinade in a saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer on low heat until it thickens (15minutes).
- Brush some of the cooked marinade over the chicken (once the chicken is cooked).
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley when serving.
SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN DRUMETTES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 3h52m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, Marsala wine, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, chili powder, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved. Put the chicken drumettes in a 1-gallon size, resealable plastic bag. Add the pineapple liquid to the chicken and seal removing as much air as possible from the bag. Marinate the chicken for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it liberally with vegetable cooking spray.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan. Season the chicken with salt, to taste, and bake until the skin is caramelized and very dark in spots, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the marinade into a small saucepan. Whisk in the arrowroot or cornstarch, if using, and bring to a boil over medium heat (in order to kill bacteria). Reduce the heat to a low boil and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Using a pastry brush, brush some of the cooked marinade over the chicken or pour it into a small bowl and serve on the side. Arrange the chicken on a platter, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.
BALSAMIC CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
This recipe is courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. I haven't actually made it, but I work with a young lady who prepared it and brought it to the office. This was so good we looked like some hogs "slopping at the trough" gnawing on those drumsticks and licking our fingers. We were even eating the marinade after all the chicken was gone because we didn't want to waste a drop. If you wanted to serve this as an appetizer you could use the "drumettes" from the chicken wings. The original recipe does not call for salt, but after tasting it I feel it does need some salt so I listed it as an optional ingredient.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Chicken
Time 2h40m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rosemary sprigs, salt and garlic cloves, stirring to mix well.
- Pour into a large reseable zip-top plastic bag and add the drumsticks.
- Seal with as little air as possible.
- Place in the refrigerator and marinade for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until the skin is carmelized and very dark in spots, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- While chicken is cooking, pour marinade in a small saucepan.
- Bring marinade to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer over low heat, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- During the last 10 minutes baste chicken with the marinade.
- Place chicken on a serving platter and baste with the remaining glaze.
- Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and chopped parsley.
Tips:
- To achieve crispy chicken drumettes, ensure that the oven temperature is high enough (425°F or 220°C) and that the drumettes are evenly coated with the balsamic glaze.
- For a more flavorful marinade, consider adding herbs and spices of your choice to the balsamic vinegar mixture. Popular options include garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and paprika.
- To save time, you can use store-bought balsamic glaze. However, if you have the time, making your own glaze from scratch using balsamic vinegar, honey, and brown sugar is recommended for a richer flavor.
- If you don't have chicken drumettes, you can use chicken wings or boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Serve the chicken drumettes hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Giada's Balsamic Chicken Drumettes are an easy-to-make, flavorful appetizer or main course that is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of balsamic vinegar, honey, and brown sugar creates a delicious glaze that caramelizes and crisps up in the oven, while the chicken remains moist and tender. Whether you serve them as a party snack or a weeknight dinner, these chicken drumettes are sure to be a hit.
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