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Korean Soy Sauce Braised Chicken Drumsticks

Tender, juicy chicken drumsticks braised in a rich Korean soy sauce with garlic. A simple, comforting meal perfect for any day.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg (2.2 lb) chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
Sauce
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp cooking wine
  • 5 tbsp corn syrup
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
For Cooking
  • 10–12 whole garlic cloves
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 2 green chili peppers, sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
  2. Brown the chicken in oil until golden on both sides.
  3. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  4. Pour in the water and sauce, then add the whole garlic. Simmer uncovered until the sauce has reduced by about half.
  5. Add the sliced green chili peppers and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with steamed rice.