A sweet soy, garlic, and sesame marinade imparts big flavor in these easy-to-make chicken legs. For more flavorful wings, plan for up to 12 hours of marinating time.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Asian Baked Chicken Legs.
1. Info for Asian Baked Chicken Legs
- Cook Time: 1 Hr 40 Min
- Total Time: 1 Hr 40 Min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 611 kcal
2. Ingredients for Asian Baked Chicken Legs
- 2/3 cup tamari (or soy sauce)
- 6 Tbsp. light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 large cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1-inch knob fresh ginger (roughly chopped)
- 2 1/2 lb. chicken drumsticks (patted dry)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- nonstick cooking spray
- Chopped scallions (for garnish)
3. Directions:
3.1 Prep
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Place the tamari, brown sugar, honey, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Seal the bag and shake vigorously to combine.
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Add the smashed garlic, chopped ginger, and chicken legs to the bag. Seal bag and gently shake to thoroughly coat chicken in marinade.
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Transfer the chicken legs to refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
3.2 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
3.3 Prep
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
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Using tongs, arrange the chicken legs on the baking sheet, allowing excess marinade to drip off into the bag.
3.4 Oven
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Roast the chicken legs on middle rack of oven until slightly brown, 20-30 minutes.
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Set oven to broil. Broil the chicken until skin is caramelized and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on chicken to ensure it does not burn.
3.5 Check
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Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.6 Serve
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Transfer chicken legs to a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions, if desired. Serve immediately.
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