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Honey Sriracha Glazed Chicken Drumsticks Recipe with Mango Salsa

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A quick and flavorful recipe featuring chicken drumsticks glazed with a sticky honey sriracha sauce paired with a fresh, bright mango salsa. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 lbs / 900g), skin-on
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g), preferably raw or local
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (30ml), adjust to heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml), or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (15ml)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Pinch of salt for salsa

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and olive oil until smooth.
  3. Arrange the drumsticks on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken from oven and brush the glaze generously over each drumstick, coating all sides.
  6. Return the glazed drumsticks to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until glaze is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. While chicken bakes, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir gently to mix without mashing the mango.
  8. Let the drumsticks rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Serve warm with a generous scoop of mango salsa on the side or spooned over the chicken.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Apply glaze twice for extra flavor and gloss. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly. Mango salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated. For a hands-off method, slow roast at 300°F for 1 hour, then glaze and broil 5 minutes.

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Keywords: honey sriracha chicken, glazed chicken drumsticks, mango salsa, easy chicken recipe, spicy chicken, quick dinner, gluten-free chicken

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