Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

by Etsuyo Bilcich

Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Serves 4)

Juicy, flavour‑packed oven baked chicken drumsticks glazed with Sayaka’s Kitchen Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or meal prep, this recipe is simple yet impressive.


Ingredients

  • 1.2kg chicken drumsticks

  • 4 tbsp Sayaka’s Kitchen Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce

  • 10g crushed garlic

  • 10g grated ginger

  • White pepper, to taste

  • 2 tsp sesame oil


Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix chicken drumsticks with teriyaki sauce, garlic, ginger, white pepper, and 1 tsp sesame oil.

  2. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight for best flavour).

  3. Preheat oven to 200°C.

  4. Place drumsticks on a baking tray. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tsp sesame oil.

  5. Bake for 20 minutes, then cover with foil.

  6. Continue baking for another 25 minutes, removing foil for the final 15 minutes to crisp the skin.

  7. Turn drumsticks over and brush with leftover marinade to achieve a glossy, glazed finish.


Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with steamed rice and stir‑fried vegetables.

  • Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onion.

  • Pair with a fresh salad for a lighter option.


Recipe Notes

  • Cooking time: 1 hour total.

  • Marination: Minimum 4 hours, longer for deeper flavour.

  • Gluten free: Made with Sayaka’s Kitchen Teriyaki Sauce.

  • Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

 

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