Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky, sweet, and savoury — this easy recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 8 free-range Beech Ridge Farm chicken drumsticks (about 1kg)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp runny honey
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 tsp garlic paste)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
• Pinch of sea salt
• Fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)

Method

1. Prep the drumsticks
   Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / Gas Mark 6. Pat the drumsticks dry with kitchen paper and place in a large roasting tin. Drizzle over olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Make the honey garlic glaze
   In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, vinegar, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
3. Coat and bake
   Pour the glaze over the drumsticks, turning to coat evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken is golden, sticky, and cooked through (juices should run clear).
4. Serve and enjoy
   Spoon over any extra glaze from the tray, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with buttery mash, steamed greens, or fluffy rice.

Tip: For extra sticky drumsticks, switch the oven to grill mode for the final 2–3 minutes — just keep an eye on them so the glaze doesn’t burn.