Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Enjoy a healthy and unique summer recipe with these Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks. Rich and savory chicken marinated is soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, chili, cilantro and green onions.

Within this recipe post you’ll unique and flavorful Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks. Plus you’ll learn why salty marinates work better for tenderize and flavor meats.

Oh my goodness isn’t it wonderful when you create something you just absolutely have to share. I love all the recipes I make here, but some are extra special or the photography comes out extra gorgeous. These Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks were a recent guest post I did and I’m happy to share a teaser on the blog.

Grilling chicken is a wonderful way to enjoy the summer season; it’s full of flavor yet lean and healthy. Marinated in a simple mixture that includes soy sauce, sesame oil and seeds, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and green onion. It’s full of savory, rich, salty and umami flavors.

These are not only a delight to look at (I mean look how great they look in front of the camera in these photos), but an impressive item to serve at your summer grilling parties.

Cooking Tips: Why salty marinades are better and add more flavor

It’s all about science! Osmosis to be specific. Salty marinades (this Sesame Glazed Chicken recipe includes soy sauce) affect meat in two ways. This reaction pulls water from a place with higher water concentration, the marinade, into one with lower, the meat. This infuses the meat with more moisture for more tenderness.

It also restructures the protein molecules in the meat, allowing liquid to fill the gaps. An added benefit is salty marinades add to and enhance the flavors of meats (information from Cook’s Illustrated).

If you’re seeking additional flavors to elevate your grilled marinated chicken, check out my parsley chicken marinade for a fresh and vibrant twist!

Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks recipe at-a-glance:

Flavor profiles: Meaty, savory and umami.
Texture: Moist, tender chicken drumsticks with a crisp, grilled skin.

How to Serve Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken:

Serve this grilled chicken with a crunchy Coleslaw Salad which adds a refreshing crunch. It also goes well with Mexican Corn Salad, it may enhance the savory taste of the chicken, making it a perfect side for a summer meal especially barbecues!

More grilled chicken recipes:

• Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Bowls
• Easy Grilled Chicken Fajitas
• Tender Grilled Chicken Breast
• Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Burgers
• Sweet and Spicy Beer Barbecue Chicken
• Barbecue Cumin Chicken Kebabs
• Grilled Keto Buffalo Wings

Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Healthy Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks for a rich and savory marinated chicken.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Chicken

Cuisine American, Chinese

Servings 4

Calories 364 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce more for spicier
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 4 garlic gloves minced
• ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
• ¼ chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 pounds chicken drumsticks skin on

Instructions

 

• For recipe instructions visit my guest post on SoFabFood.

Notes

Note: Prep time does not include marinating. This recipe is gluten free. For paleo, substitute soy sauce with liquid aminos and omit brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Ginger Sesame Glazed Chicken Drumsticks

Amount per Serving

Calories

364

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

22

g

34

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Cholesterol

 

139

mg

46

%

Sodium

 

1286

mg

56

%

Potassium

 

452

mg

13

%

Carbohydrates

 

11

g

4

%

Fiber

 

0

g

0

%

Sugar

 

6

g

7

%

Protein

 

29

g

58

%

Vitamin A

 

195

IU

4

%

Vitamin C

 

3.3

mg

4

%

Calcium

 

60

mg

6

%

Iron

 

2.1

mg

12

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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