Yummy-O Sticky Stovetop Chicken

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 chicken legs/drumsticks, skin on (gives the sauce a yummy flavor when cooking)1 cup water1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce2 1/2 tablespoons sugar1 garlic clove, minced (or equivalent of jarred garlic)1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
Directions
1. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan over a high heat.
2. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes.
3. Remove any scum that rises to the surface.
4. Increase the heat, turning the drumsticks frequently in the sauce, and cook until the liquid has reduced to a sticky glaze. The amount of time for this varies and may take a bit- but the time and effort are worth it. If the chicken is done before the sauce reduces (~160-165F), remove the chicken, set aside, and finish reducing the sauce.
5. To serve, arrange the chicken on a serving platter and spoon the glaze over. Goes great w/ hot rice!!! Make it a complete meal with some steamed veggies or a nice big salad. YUM-O!

Makes 4 servings (2 chicken legs)


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TKEIKS.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 253.9
  • Total Fat: 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 124.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,223.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 33.3 g

Member Reviews
  • SNOWFEET
    So good! I tripled the garlic, cuz.....why bother with garlic if you aren't going to make it count? School age kiddos loved it. Grown-ups loved it. Will be adding to our regular rotation! - 2/8/15
  • CD13994098
    Fantastic! Most flavorful chicken recipe I've had in a long time. This will become a family favorite for sure!!!! - 6/8/13
  • KIMMER24241
    amazing! - 3/7/12
  • REVIVED
    I made this with chicken breasts because i didnt have drumsticks. I think it would be better with drumsticks but it was still pretty good. Will probably make again - 9/15/09
  • CSTEVENSON
    At last a recipe the whole family likes. I didn't measure my hot pepper flakes exactly but I'll add some more next time for a little touch of heat as the flavour was good but not spicy enough for me. I had more than 8 drumsticks, so I took the skin off some so as not to affect the fat content. - 5/26/08
  • LISALOUW
    everyone in family liked it, very flavorful - 1/11/08