1- Getting started with this chicken drumsticks baked with honey and soy sauce recipe is as easy as preheating your oven. First, preheat the oven to 400ºF and wash and dry the chicken, trimming wing tips if you’re using wings. This simple step helps ensure the chicken cooks evenly and stays crisp.

2- Next, place the chicken in a suitable baking dish and season it lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. In a bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 cup honey, and 2 to 3 cloves of minced garlic until well combined, then pour this over the chicken and toss to coat everything evenly.

3- Arrange the chicken skin-side down in the dish and bake for 30 minutes. After that, turn the chicken over and bake for another 30 minutes, reducing the oven temperature to 375ºF if it starts browning too quickly to avoid burning. If you want extra crispiness, turn the chicken once more and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

4- The sauce might come out thin at first, but you can thicken it by removing the chicken and simmering the sauce on the stove. For the best results, remember that cooking time stays the same even if you halve the sauce quantity, making it perfect for smaller meals. Check our guide on classic dessert recipes for ideas on what to serve alongside, like a simple fruit tart to balance the savory flavors.