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Caramelized Baked Chicken Legs or Wings


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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Sweet, sticky, and savory with gloriously caramelized skin—these honey-soy coated chicken legs or wings are effortless, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners or game‑day feasts.


Ingredients

 lb (about 1.1 kg) chicken legs or wings, bone‑in, skin‑oN

1⅔ Tbsp olive oil

½ cup soy sauce (low‑sodium if preferred)

1⅔ Tbsp ketchup

¾ cup honey

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

Salt and black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels to help the glaze stick and the skin crisp.

  • Drizzle olive oil in a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange chicken in a single layer.

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.

  • Pour about half of the glaze over the chicken, using a brush or spoon to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Let some glaze pool beneath the chicken.

  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

  • Spoon pan juices and remaining glaze over the chicken, optionally flip pieces, and return to oven. Bake another 30 minutes, basting once more mid-way. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too rapidly.

  • Confirm internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C) or pierce meat to ensure juices run clear.

  • Rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep juices locked in.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour