Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks use our homemade teriyaki sauce unless you prefer to use store bought. The drumsticks are fall off the bone tender, every time!
Tyler visited today and decided he wanted to cook chicken drumsticks two ways. He is seven and eventually may rule the world. For now though he has decided he wants to find a job basting chicken and I have to tell you he took this job seriously and if the opportunity arises I think he would be a fabulous baster!
Actually he will be fabulous at anything he decides to do. He wants me to tell you that Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks are his favorite and these Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks are not bad either.
To be honest I do prefer to make my own teriyaki sauce when I have the time or feel like it. Not only do I think it tastes better but I get to control how sweet it is. I have used extra sugar, honey and even pineapple juice and all worked out well.
If you have never made your own teriyaki sauce you should definitely put it on your bucket list!
Best Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients in The Best Teriyaki Sauce
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- ginger
- garlic
- honey
- mirin or rice wine
- cornstarch
How to make the Best Teriyaki Sauce
In a small saucepan combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
In a small bowl combine mirin and cornstarch.
Stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
Next, add to soy mixture.
Bring sauce to boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
Then reduce your heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and becomes syrupy, between 10 and 14 minutes.
Add honey and stir.
Taste mixture to see if you want to add more honey. My husband prefers a sweeter teriyaki sauce than I do! Add more honey if you prefer!
Cover and set aside.
Enjoy!
Ingredients in Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks
- chicken drumsticks
- teriyaki sauce (store bought or homemade)
- cooking spray
How to make Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks
Reserve 1/2 cup of your teriyaki sauce for basting later.
Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel.
Place rinsed chicken in a large resealable plastic bag.
Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and adjust to ensure the legs are evenly coated with the marinade.
Marinate for at least 2 hours, in the refrigerator.
When you are ready to cook preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil coated in cooking spray.
Place chicken on your baking sheet.
Bake turning and basting occasionally until cooked, about 1 hour.
Serve and enjoy!
I have always loved a good drumstick and now prefer them to chicken wings. More meat and definitely less work. You will find some of our favorites below. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Other Delicious Chicken Drumstick Recipes to Try
Slow Cooker Honey Barbecue Drumsticks
Chinese Honey Chicken Drumsticks
Honey Mustard Chicken Drumsticks
Easy Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
Our video is below and I can’t wait for you to see this teriyaki sauce being made and just how easy it is to make it. Once you try it you may never use store bought again! Also, these drumsticks are absolutely wonderful use for the teriyaki sauce too! 😉
Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks Video
Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks
Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks use our homemade teriyaki sauce unless you prefer to use store bought. The drumsticks are fall off the bone tender, every time!
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks or 2 pounds
- 1 1/2 cups teriyaki sauce, store bought or homemade divided
- cooking spray
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 cups soy sauce
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 heaping tablespoon ginger, miinced
- 1 heaping tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
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In a small saucepan combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic. In a small bowl combine mirin and cornstarch. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Next, add to soy mixture. Bring sauce to boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Then reduce your heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and becomes syrupy, between 10 and 14 minutes. Add honey and stir. Taste mixture to see if you want to add more honey. My husband prefers a sweeter teriyaki sauce than I do! Add more honey if you prefer! Cover and set aside.
Making the Drumsticks
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Reserve 1/2 cup of your teriyaki sauce for basting later. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel. Place rinsed chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and adjust to ensure the legs are evenly coated with the marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours, in the refrigerator.
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When you are ready to cook preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil coated in cooking spray. Place chicken on your baking sheet. Bake turning and basting occasionally until cooked, about 1 hour. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
The chicken wings look delicious, I’ll let you know how good after I make it. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. I hope you enjoy them. I can’t wait to hear what you think after you make them! They are delicious! Don’t hesitate to leave them in the oven longer if you need to. It all depends on how big your wings are! Take care and all the best. Karin
Delicious! This is so good! I love teriyaki chicken tender and juicy drumsticks with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. They are delicious. We love them here! with home made teriyaki sauce or store bought. Both are tasty. Take care and all the best. Karin