“Skip the expensive wing takeout! These juicy, tender chicken drumettes are baked to golden perfection with a flavor-packed, 5-ingredient glaze.”

Directions and Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grab a medium-to-large ceramic baking pan that’s spacious enough to hold the drumettes in a mostly single layer. No need to grease it—there’s enough olive oil in the mixture to keep things from sticking.
2. Add the raw chicken drumette pieces directly into the ceramic baking pan, spreading them out evenly. This helps them cook thoroughly, so they’re not stacked too deeply.
3. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and garlic powder until the honey is mostly dissolved and everything looks beautifully combined. This is your all-in-one sauce and seasoning!
4. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the drumettes in the pan. Toss and turn the chicken using a spoon or your clean hands until every piece is generously coated. Arrange the drumettes back into a mostly single layer for even cooking.
5. Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, uncovered. The aroma will start to fill your kitchen as they begin to cook!
6. After 25 minutes, carefully pull the pan out and use tongs to flip each drumette over. Don’t forget to spoon some of the pan juices over the chicken for an extra burst of flavor.
7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20–25 minutes, or until the drumettes are deeply golden and reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
8. Once done, let the chicken rest in the pan for about 5 minutes. For that final touch, give the drumettes one last toss in the garlicky, honey-soy juices, then transfer them to a serving plate or bring the pan straight to the table for serving.

Notes or Tips

• For a hint of heat, consider adding a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
• These drumettes pair wonderfully with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days—if there are any left!

Cooking Techniques

When preparing these oven-baked drumettes, it’s important to ensure that they are arranged in a single layer. This allows for even cooking and helps them crisp up beautifully. Flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time not only ensures that they cook evenly, but it also helps to develop that lovely caramelized finish that makes these drumettes so irresistible!