These stovetop chicken drumsticks are simmered with fresh green onions and a simple soy‑tomato glaze that turns glossy, savoury, and irresistibly flavourful. It's the kind of quick, home‑style dish you can make on busy days without chopping a dozen ingredients.
If you prefer bold, spice-infused chicken recipes, curry-cut chicken masala is another delicious stovetop variation worth trying.
A speedy chicken drumsticks recipe coated in a lightly sweet, savoury glaze with a fresh spring‑onion aroma - not spicy, not heavy, just clean and comforting!
Why you'll love this recipe
- One pan recipe
- Quick and easy (12-minute chicken recipe)
- Made with simple pantry spices
- Flavorful, unique blend of aromatics and soy-tomato sauce
- Perfect for lunch or dinner
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Ingredients
To make this soy‑tomato glazed drumsticks, you need the following items:
For the chicken drumsticks, I usually go with skinless ones, but use what works best for you.
Prepare the green onions by removing the roots, washing the stalks, and chopping both the white and green parts. They bring a unique taste to the recipe and make a great garnish too.
If that pungent green onion kick is your favorite, don't miss this bottle gourd & green onion soup!
Feel free to use garlic paste if you like it. However, I prefer fresh garlic as it provides a richer flavor. If you have garlic chutney on hand, add some for an even bigger flavor punch!
For sauce, combine equal portions of soy sauce and tomato ketchup in a small mixing bowl. This sauce imparts a unique taste and color to the chicken drumsticks.
Salt and pepper for seasoning.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make weeknight chicken drumsticks
In a small mixing bowl, combine equal parts of soy sauce and tomato ketchup and set it aside to add in the last stage. This sauce will add flavor and color to the chicken legs.
Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic and turn it slightly golden. Stir in green onions and let them release their fragrance.
When the onions have turned translucent, add the chicken legs and sauté for 2 minutes over low heat. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper.
Pour 2 cups of water, stir well, and cover with a lid. Cook on low heat with occasional flipping of the sides.
Once the chicken drumsticks are cooked, stir in the soy-tomato sauce and toss gently to mix well.
Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens. For a spicy twist, drizzle 2-ingredient chili oil or stir in a bit of red chilli chutney just before removing from the heat. Garnish with spring onions.
Serving Ideas
It tastes delicious with naan bread, roti, or flatbreads such as egg flatbread.
These go well with hot steamed cumin rice and lemon rice.
Serve with stir-fries and air-fried carrots- potatoes.
Serve with crispy garlic bread for a unique but surprisingly delicious pairing.
With chow mein masala for a flavorful fusion.
FAQs
Yes! You can easily swap drumsticks with thighs or curry-cut chicken. Just adjust the cooking time slightly depending on the size of the pieces.
Green onions give the dish its signature flavor, but you can replace them with regular onions if needed. The taste will be different but still delicious.
Yes, but thaw them completely before cooking to ensure even cooking and better flavor absorption.
Yes, you can cook it in advance. The flavors actually deepen after a few hours. Reheat on low heat before serving.
Tips
Don't overcook the chicken - drumsticks stay juicier when cooked on low to medium heat rather than high flame.
Sear first for better flavour - lightly browning the chicken at the start helps lock in taste before adding sauces or spices.
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Ingredients
- 330 g skinless chicken drumsticks (3 x 110g each)
- 2 green onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare a sauce by combining equal parts of soy sauce and tomato ketchup in a small bowl and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and chopped garlic. Fry it until golden brown.
- Saute the green onions till they become translucent.
- Place the chicken legs in the pan. Fry it for a minute and stir in salt and pepper. Fry it for 2-3 minutes.
- Add water and cook by covering with a lid.
- Once the chicken is cooked, pour the soy-tomato sauce and mix well.
- Simmer for 3-5 mins on low heat.
- Turn off the heat when the sauce gets slightly thickened.
- Serve warm with bread naan, roti, and rice.
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Notes
- Adjust the sauce quantity according to your taste preference for a lighter or stronger flavour.
- Since soy sauce already contains salt, add only a small amount of extra salt at first. You can always adjust later if needed, rather than risk making the dish too salty.
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For a spicy twist, drizzle my 2-ingredient chili oil or stir in a bit of red chilli chutney.
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Elly says
This is the REAL finger lickin good chicken. So easy and so delicious! Definitely a new staple in this household.
Abhi says
Elly, Glad you like it!