This flavour-packed Honey Soy Chicken is the ultimate fuss-free dinner — tender, juicy drumsticks baked to perfection in a sticky-sweet glaze, served with fluffy rice and crisp Asian greens. It’s comforting, family-friendly, and guaranteed to be a regular in your weekly rotation.
Created by Live Love Nourish and powered by spray-free produce from Spray-Free Farmacy, this meal is gluten and dairy free, full of flavour, and ideal for meal kits or weeknight batch cooking.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Sweet, savoury and satisfying
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Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free
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Perfect for families or meal prep
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Minimal effort, maximum reward
- Great with rice, greens, or even noodles
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
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850g chicken drumsticks, pat dry
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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Asian greens
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1 red chilli, finely sliced
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2 eschallots, finely sliced
Pantry staples (not included in recipe kit):
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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5 tbsp honey
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⅓ cup soy sauce or tamari
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1 cup rice
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
🍽 Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, add olive oil, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Whisk to combine.
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Add chicken drumsticks and toss to coat each piece.
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(Optional) If time allows, marinate in the fridge for extra flavour.
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Preheat oven to 180°C. Place drumsticks on a lined baking tray and pour over remaining marinade. Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through, turning halfway for best results.
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Meanwhile, cook rice according to packet instructions and steam the Asian greens.
- Serve drumsticks over rice. Drizzle with any leftover sauce from the baking tray and add greens on the side. Garnish with fresh chilli, sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.
💡 Pro Tips & Substitutions
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Want extra sauce? Double the marinade ingredients
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No drumsticks? Use chicken thighs or wings
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Mild version: Leave out the chilli for a kid-friendly option
- Leftover idea: Shred the chicken into lettuce cups or wraps
