Honey Ginger Chicken and Brussel Sprouts

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Add a twist to roasted brussel sprouts and chicken drumsticks! This sweet and savory recipe makes a satisfying dinner for any day of the week.

To be honest, my husband has a thing against combining sweet and savory foods. I'm not sure why that is because I think you can get some interesting flavor combinations that way. He thinks sweet and savory just clash too much.

However, I have gotten him to approve this recipe, so I am sharing it with you all (haha).

I would personally pair this recipe with a soup or salad on the side because this is more of a drier recipe. It really needs something like a soup or salad to compliment it. But the meat will come out juicy and tender if done correctly. I really love chicken drumsticks because they are easier for my kids to handle. My one year old is too little to eat meat off the bone yet, but my older one is just getting the hang of it. I think she cleans the bone better than me! Drumsticks are a little different from wings in terms of having small little bones. So drumsticks are perfect for kids.

Its also tricky to get kids to eat brussel sprouts, so adding something sweet helps reduce the bitterness. I honestly never liked brussel sprouts until I was an adult. That little bit of sweetness does the trick!

Two Options

There are several different ways to make brussel sprouts. You can follow my recipe below and simply roast them (which is the quick and easy method). But let's say you have a little more time and want more tender and juicy brussel sprouts. Then I would recommend boiling the brussel sprouts first before putting them in the oven to roast with the chicken.

If you choose this method, I would first boil the brussel sprouts until softened while the chicken is cooking for 20 minutes. When you go to take the chicken out to flip it, add the brussel sprouts onto the baking sheet and cover with the butter and seasonings. So it just depends on the time you have (or energy!) and your preferences. Sometimes I just really need the fast and easy method.

Equipment You May Need

Two baking sheets

Ingredients for This Recipe

Eight chicken drumsticks

A pound of brussel sprouts

Two tablespoons of melted butter

A qaurter cup of arrowroot starch

One cup of coconut aminos

A quarter cup of honey

One teaspoon of garlic powder

One teaspoon of minced or ground ginger (about 1-2 knobs)

Salt and pepper to taste

Two green onions chopped

One or two tablespoons of sesame seeds

How to Make Honey Ginger Chicken and Brussel Sprouts

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Make the honey ginger sauce: mix together the coconut aminos, honey, ginger, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

Coat the chicken in the arrowroot starch then cover in half of the honey ginger sauce.

Place the chicken on top of one greased baking sheet and place the brussel sprouts on the other greased baking sheet.

Drizzle the melted butter and the remaining sauce on top of the brussel sprouts

Place both racks in the oven and let them cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, flip the chicken and brussel sprouts and cook for another 20 minutes.

Check on the chicken and brussel sprouts. Test the temperature of the chicken to see if it is cooked to 165°F in the thickest part of the drumstick.

Once the chicken and brussel sprouts are cooked, remove them from the oven and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. This recipe goes well with a side of rice!

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Some of Our Other Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes:

Tuna and Asparagus

Cabbage and Beef Stir Fry

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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