$20 Chicken Meal Prep

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 4 (8 drumsticks)

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2–2½ lbs)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut animos

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce - optional

• 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp minced garlic (3–4 cloves)

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground

• 1 tsp rice vinegar (optional, for brightness)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (for color)

• 1 tsp cornstarch (helps create a glossy finish)

Garnish

• Sesame seeds

• Sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Marinate

Mix together:

• Soy sauce

• Oyster sauce

• Honey

• Sesame oil

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Rice vinegar

• Black pepper

• Paprika

• Cornstarch

Coat the drumsticks well and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for the best flavor).

2. Air Fry

1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).

2. Arrange drumsticks in a single layer.

3. Cook for 10 minutes.

4. Flip and cook another 10 minutes.

5. Brush with any remaining marinade.

6. Increase temperature to 400°F (204°C) and cook 3–5 more minutes until caramelized.

Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

3. Serve

Top with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition:

• Serving Size: 2 drumsticks (recipe makes 4 servings)

• Calories 400 cal

• Protein 35 g

• Carbohydrates 9 g

• Sugars 6 g

• Fat 24 g

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