Honey Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks
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This Honey Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks recipe is a delicious and fast dinner idea you can have on your table in under 1 hour! This chicken recipe can be made in the oven or the instant pot! Serve it with buttered noodles and green beans for a delicious meal!
Honey Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks
Not only are these honey balsamic chicken drumsticks easy to make but they taste delicious and it’s a meal my whole family, kids included, really enjoy! You can make these in the instant pot or in the oven. Either way, they will taste great and can be at your dinner table in under 1 hour. It pairs perfectly with buttered noodles, roasted parmesan green beans, and your other favorite side dishes!
Do I have to use chicken drumsticks?
No you don’t! We have made this exact recipe with chicken breasts and thighs as well and they all turn out flavorful and juicy! Our personal favorite is drumsticks and thighs as the meat just falls off the bone.
Ingredients for Honey Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic
How to make Honey Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl whisk together honey, brown sugar, water, mustard, garlic, and olive oil.
- Add chicken to the bowl, tossing to coat.
- Place chicken in a single layer in a greased baking pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.
Honey Balsamic Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 chicken drumsticks skins removed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a large bowl whisk together honey, brown sugar, water, mustard, garlic, and olive oil.
Add chicken and sauce to the bowl, tossing to coat. - Place chicken in a single layer in a greased baking pan.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.
Instant Pot Directions
- Mix together honey, brown sugar, water, dijon mustard, garlic, and olive oil.
Pour in instant pot set at SAUTE.
Allow to cook for 2 minutes. - Add chicken drumsticks to pot and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Set Instant Pot to MANUAL for 15 minutes.
Release pressure and serve.
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