1-Getting started with this honey soy chicken drumsticks recipe is fun and straightforward, blending Asian and American flavors for a dish that serves 6 to 8. First, preheat your oven to 400ºF and clean the chicken pieces, like 10 drumsticks or a mix of 4 thighs and 5 drumsticks, making sure to remove wing tips if you’re using wings. Lightly season them with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, then mix up the sauce with 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 cup honey, and 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced, to coat everything thoroughly.

2-Next, arrange the chicken skin-side down in a baking pan and slide it into the oven for 30 minutes. After that, flip the pieces and bake for another 30 minutes, dropping the temperature to 375ºF if they’re browning too fast. For even better results, flip once more and bake for an extra 15 minutes at 375ºF if you want that perfect finish.

3-Gather ingredients and preheat the oven to 400ºF.

4-Clean and dry the chicken, season lightly, and mix the sauce.

5-Coat the chicken and arrange it in the pan.

6-Bake for 30 minutes, then turn and bake another 30 minutes.

7-Check for doneness and broil briefly for crispiness if needed.

8-If the sauce ends up too thin, thicken it on the stovetop or with a bit of cornstarch. Adding sliced bell peppers is a nice touch for more color and nutrition. The total cooking time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes, giving you time to relax or prepare a side, and this method works great for family meals with bone-in chicken.