Best 2 Sweet And Spicy Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

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Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect recipe for tantalizing sweet and spicy chicken drumsticks. Bursting with bold flavors, this dish is a symphony of contrasting tastes that will leave your taste buds captivated. Picture crispy, golden-brown drumsticks coated in a delectable glaze that combines the perfect blend of sweet and spicy elements. Each bite offers a delightful dance of flavors, from the juicy tenderness of the chicken to the lip-smacking burst of sweetness and heat. This article will guide you through a selection of the most enticing recipes, ensuring that your sweet and spicy chicken drumsticks become a culinary masterpiece that will have your family and friends clamoring for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



Sweet and Spicy Chicken Drumsticks image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Roast     Low Cal     Dinner     Vinegar     Jam or Jelly     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup Sriracha
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1/4 cup red currant or strawberry jelly
12 large chicken drumsticks
Kosher salt
1 cup rice flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Ingredient info: Sriracha, mirin, and rice flour can be found at many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Steps:

  • Bring Sriracha, rice vinegar, mirin, and jelly to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, adjusting heat if necessary, until mixture is thick and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before using.
  • Place drumsticks in a large bowl and season generously with salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk rice flour and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Using a paper towel, pat drumsticks dry. Dredge in rice flour mixture, shaking off excess. Arrange on prepared rack.
  • Roast drumsticks, turning frequently, until skin is browned and crisp, 50-60 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm in a 450°F oven for 10-15 minutes before continuing.
  • Combine hot drumsticks and 1/4 cup sauce in a large bowl; toss to coat. Return drumsticks to rack and roast, turning once, until skin is crisp and sauce is beginning to brown, 8-9 minutes. Brush with additional sauce and serve remaining sauce alongside.

SWEET AND SPICY GINGER CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH SNOW PEAS AND MUS



Sweet and Spicy Ginger Chicken Drumsticks With Snow Peas and Mus image

I decided to try my hand at "Ready Set Cook". I chose 5 ingredients off the list, and this is what I came up with. Serve it over rice and you have a very tasty meal. I hope you all enjoy. Please Note: Prep time does not include marination time needed for chicken.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups sweet chili sauce (found in the Asian food isle at your local grocery store)
1 cup soy sauce
1/8 cup fresh ginger, cut into strips
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
3 spring onions, green portion only, chopped
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
8 chicken drumsticks
3 1/2 cups snow pea pods, fresh
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
rice (optional)

Steps:

  • With your potato peeler peel a portion of skin off of the ginger. Continue to peel strips of the cream flesh of the ginger until you have approximately 1/8 cup. If desired, you can take a knife and cut the ginger into smaller pieces at this point. My family happens to like ginger, so I leave it in long strips. Place remaining ginger in a freezer bag and place in freezer for later use.
  • Add the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, fresh ginger, sesame seeds, spring onions, and red pepper flakes to a gallon sized ziplock bag and give it a shake to combine.
  • Place chicken drumsticks into bag and seal. Place bag in the refrigerator and allow chicken to marinade for a minimum of 4 hours.
  • Once chicken has marinated, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Carefully remove chicken from bag and set marinade aside. Do Not discard.
  • Place chicken on a greased baking sheet. Cook legs 15 minutes at 400 degrees then flip and cook an additional 15 minutes.
  • While chicken is in the oven, cook rice if desired; according to package directions.
  • During the last 15 minutes of cooking the chicken, pour oil into a wok or large skillet and heat over high heat. When oil is good and hot, add the sliced mushrooms, snow pea pods, and water chestnuts and quickly stir-fry until snow peas are crisp tender. Remove vegetables to a plate and set aside.
  • Turn the heat down on on your wok or pan and add the marinade sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook approximately 5 minutes. Add vegetables, and chicken drumsticks to the sauce and give a quick stir to coat all ingredients.
  • Spoon vegetables and sauce over rice and top each serving with two drumsticks.

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy chicken, make sure the chicken is dry before coating with the flour mixture and frying.
  • For an extra crispy coating, double coat the chicken in the flour mixture and fry it twice.
  • Use a large skillet or pot for frying the chicken to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper according to your desired spice level.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Serve the chicken drumsticks immediately after frying, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

This Sweet and Spicy Chicken Drumsticks recipe is a delicious and easy-to-follow dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors, along with the crispy coating, makes this dish a hit with both adults and children. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer, main course, or party snack, these chicken drumsticks are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to enjoy this delectable dish!

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