Lee Yeon-bok's Braised Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Lee Yeon-bok's Braised Chicken Drumsticks
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks; Some green onion; Some onion; 3 tbsp cooking oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 100ml water; 1/2 tbsp sugar; A pinch of ground black pepper; 1 pat of butter (optional)

A one-pan chicken drumstick braise with irresistible sweet and savory charm, easy to make without worrying about dishes.

🙋 Recommended for

⭐ Those who want an ultra-simple one-pan meat dish with minimal dishes to wash
⭐ Those looking for a sweet and savory side dish that kids and the whole family can enjoy

20 min Difficulty Easy Meat & mains

Main ingredients 🥩

Chicken drumsticksGreen onionOnionSoy sauceMirinOyster sauceSugarButter

Tags 🏷️

Chicken dishes Soy sauce braise Kids' side dish Chicken recipes One-pan dishes

Detailed recipeQuick recipe

Ingredients needed 🛒1 servings

4 chicken drumsticks
Some green onion
Some onion
3 tbsp cooking oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp oyster sauce
100ml water
1/2 tbsp sugar
A pinch of ground black pepper
1 pat of butter (optional)

Recipe 🍳

Make deep cuts into the drumsticks to sever the tendons, then press them flat with your hand to open them up.
Heat 3 tbsp cooking oil in a pan over medium-high heat and place the prepared drumsticks in the pan, searing until golden brown.
Flip the drumsticks to brown evenly. When the meat is almost cooked through, add the sliced green onion and onion, and cook together to infuse flavor.
When the onion starts to wilt, add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 100ml water, 1/2 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of ground black pepper. Simmer until the sauce reduces.
Once the sauce has thickened and coats the meat, increase the heat to high to glaze the chicken thoroughly. For extra richness, add 1 pat of butter at the end (optional) and finish.

Score the drumsticks, flatten them, and sear in a pan until golden brown.
Add green onion and onion, cook briefly, then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other seasonings along with water; simmer.
When the sauce is nearly reduced, turn up the heat to glaze, and optionally stir in butter at the end.

Cooking tips 💡

Cutting the tendons and pressing the drumsticks flat in the pan prevents them from shrinking and ensures even browning.
During searing, the moisture and juices released from the chicken concentrate with the seasonings, deepening the sauce's flavor.
Adding a pat of butter at the end coats the dish with a rich, nutty flavor, giving it a trendy twist.

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