Sticky Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks with Ginger Scallion Rice

Ingredients

• •8 chicken drumsticks
• •1/3 cup soy sauce
• •1/4 cup honey
• •2 tablespoons sesame oil
• •1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• •1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• •1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
• •2 cups jasmine rice
• •4 cups water or chicken stock
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •2 tablespoons fresh ginger, julienned
• •4 scallions, thinly sliced
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• •Sliced scallions (extra, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes if using.

3. 3

   Add the chicken drumsticks to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15 minutes (or longer if time permits).

4. 4

   Place the drumsticks on a lined baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through. Brush with excess marinade during cooking for extra flavor.

5. 5

   Transfer any remaining marinade to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Set aside.

6. 6

   While the chicken is baking, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

7. 7

   In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water or chicken stock, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.

8. 8

   Heat the vegetable oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the julienned ginger and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly crispy. Stir in the sliced scallions and remove from heat.

9. 9

   Fluff the cooked rice and fold in the sautéed ginger and scallions mixture.

10. 10

    Serve the drumsticks over the ginger scallion rice. Drizzle the thickened sauce over the chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and extra sliced scallions.