Sticky Chicken
If you've got chicken drumsticks, soy sauce and honey, you're most of the way to this Australian chicken: about 50 minutes of cooking across 6 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (1)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
🔁 Unit converter
How to make it
- Make 3 slashes on each of the drumsticks.
- Mix together the soy, honey, oil, tomato purée and mustard.
- Pour this mixture over the chicken and coat thoroughly.
- Leave to marinate for 30 mins at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
- Tip the chicken into a shallow roasting tray and cook for 35 mins, turning occasionally, until the chicken is tender and glistening with the marinade.
You'll use: Oven
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
- Honey
- maple syrup · agave
What to serve with Sticky Chicken
- Aussie Burgers Beef
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- Squid, chickpea & chorizo salad Seafood
Tips & common questions
How long does Sticky Chicken take to make?
About 50 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 6 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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