20-Minute Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks
Sticky-glazed drumsticks with a savory-sweet teriyaki coat and a toasted sesame finish. Ready in 20 minutes—no marinating required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 28g
quicksatisfyingamericanchickencrispyjuicyweeknightmain-dish
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add drumsticks and sear without moving for 3 minutes until golden, then flip and sear another 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour teriyaki sauce over drumsticks and simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until sauce thickens and drumsticks are cooked through.
- 5
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top while sauce is still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- tongs
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