Dakdari-gui (Grilled Chicken Drumsticks)
Chicken legs are grilled until the skin is golden and savory. Inside, the meat stays juicy and tender.
Instructions
- 1
Score 6 drumsticks 2-3 times each so the marinade penetrates well.
- 2
Mix soy sauce, gochujang, honey, minced garlic, ginger juice, sesame oil, and pepper.
- 3
Coat drumsticks evenly and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat oven to 200C and place drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- 5
Bake 15 minutes, flip, and brush with remaining marinade.
- 6
Bake another 15 minutes until fully cooked, then garnish with sesame seeds.
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Soy-Glazed Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
These chicken legs are grilled in a soy-based glaze with sweet and savory notes. The skin turns glossy while the meat remains moist.
Gochujang Grilled Chicken Legs
Chicken legs are coated in a spicy-sweet gochujang marinade. Grilling intensifies the heat and savory depth.
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