🔥 Part 1: Honey Garlic Baked Chicken
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, paprika, and a small pinch of salt.
Step 2: Season the Chicken
- Place drumsticks in a baking dish.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.
- Toss well to coat evenly.
Step 3: Bake
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway.
- Spoon sauce over chicken once or twice during baking.
- Bake until golden, sticky, and cooked through.
👉 Optional: Broil for 3–5 minutes at the end for extra caramelization.
🥒 Part 2: Fresh Cucumber Salad
Step 1: Slice
- Thinly slice cucumbers and place in a bowl.
Step 2: Dress
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently.
Step 3: Chill
- Refrigerate 10–15 minutes before serving for extra freshness.
🍽️ Serve
- Serve hot honey garlic drumsticks with cool cucumber salad.
- Great with rice, potatoes, or crusty bread.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- 🌶️ Add chili flakes to the sauce for heat
- 🧄 Roast garlic for a sweeter flavor
- 🍋 Add lemon zest to the salad for brightness
- 🍗 Works great with chicken thighs too
If you want:
- 🍯 Extra sticky version
- 🍋 Lemon honey chicken
- 🌱 Low-sugar option
- 🍽️ Meal-prep version
Just tell me 😊