Baked Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks are baked in a simple homemade teriyaki sauce that the whole family will love. All simple ingredients and so simple to make!

If you love teriyaki sauce, try our Teriyaki Ground Beef or Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken!

I think it’s a rule that all kids love chicken drumsticks. If I bring home a rotisserie chicken, there’s always an argument about who is getting the drumsticks.

So when I find drumsticks for super cheap, I fill the freezer with them. They are so quick and easy to cook and you can use them in so many ways.

These Baked Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks are one of my go-to recipes when drumsticks are on the menu. Everyone loves them and they are just so easy!

Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe

• Chicken drumsticks are super budget friendly! My local grocery store puts them on sale for $.89/pound every few months and I stock up. Everything else is probably already in your pantry so this is a really cheap meal!
• Teriyaki sauce is kid-friendly. I’ve never met a kid who doesn’t love teriyaki chicken! It has a sweetness that kids love.
• Baked drumsticks and basically hands off and so easy! Once you whisk together a sauce and put the drumsticks in the oven, you’re basically done!

Ingredients

• Chicken drumsticks – you could also use bone-in chicken thighs or breasts but you will need to adjust the baking time depending on how large they are.
• Soy sauce – I recommend using a low-sodium soy sauce so the sauce doesn’t become too salty. You can always add salt to the sauce if you feel that it needs it.
• Brown sugar – this adds the sweetness that you expect in a teriyaki sauce. You could do honey instead if you prefer.
• Rice vinegar – you can find this is any large grocery store in the Asian foods aisle.
• Sesame oil – this adds such a rich sesame flavor to the sauce. You can find it in the Asian foods aisle of your grocery store.
• Garlic
• Sriracha – the recipe only lists 1 teaspoon of sriracha but if you prefer things spicy, add as much as you want.
• Ground ginger – you can use grated fresh ginger if you have it.
• Cornstarch – this is going to thicken you sauce and make it coat the chicken really nicely.
• Sesame seeds – for serving. If you don’t have them, don’t worry about it.
• Green onions – these add a great pop of color and some brightness to the finished chicken.

How To Make Baked Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks

• Make sauce. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, sriracha, and ground ginger.
• Prepare chicken. Place chicken in a baking sheet and pour sauce on top.
• Bake. Bake at 425F for about 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
• Thicken sauce. Pour sauce from the pan into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
• Make cornstarch slurry. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Pour into simmering pan, whisking until thickened.
• Glaze chicken. Brush the thickened sauce over the chicken.
• Broil. Return chicken to oven and broil for a few minutes, until sauce is glossy.
• Garnish. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

What To Serve with Teriyaki Chicken

• Cooked white rice
• Fried rice
• Steamed or roasted broccoli
• Steamed or roasted green beans
• Sauteed bok choy

How Long Is It Good For?

Teriyaki chicken drumsticks are good for up to 3 days. Make sure to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

I recommend reheating in the microwave when you are ready to serve them.

Can You Freeze It?

You can freeze cooked chicken drumsticks for up to 3 months. Let them cool completely and then transfer to a freezer ziploc bag.

Let them defrost overnight in the fridge when you are ready to serve them. You can reheat in the oven or microwave.

More Chicken Recipes

• Baked Caesar Chicken
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Black Pepper Chicken
• Chicken Marsala

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