Tikki Hut Chicken Drumsticks

TIKKI HUT CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Island-Style • Sweet-Savory • Sticky • Charred

⭐ Flavor Profile

• Sweet from pineapple + brown sugar

• Tangy from lime

• Savory from soy + garlic

• Tropical from coconut + ginger

• Optional heat from chili

• Sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully

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🥣 Ingredients

(Serves 4–6)

Chicken

• 10–12 chicken drumsticks

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Tikki Hut Marinade

• 1 cup pineapple juice

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp lime juice (plus zest if you like)

• ¼ cup coconut milk (or coconut cream for richer)

• 1 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½–1 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce (optional)

• 2 tbsp oil (canola or coconut oil)

For Serving

• Lime wedges

• Chopped cilantro

• Toasted coconut (optional)

• Pineapple slices (grilled)

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the drumsticks

• Pat dry and sprinkle with salt + pepper.

• This helps the skin crisp up.

2. Make the marinade

In a bowl, whisk together:
Pineapple juice • soy sauce • brown sugar • honey • garlic • ginger • lime • coconut milk • ketchup • paprika • chili • oil.

3. Marinate

• Add drumsticks and coat well.

• Marinate at least 2 hours, ideally overnight for maximum flavor.

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🍳 Cooking Methods

A) Grill (Best for Tikki Hut Flavor)

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Oil the grates lightly.

3. Grill drumsticks 20–25 minutes, turning every 4–5 minutes.

4. Brush with extra marinade during last 5 minutes.

5. Grill pineapple slices on the side for a tropical finish.

B) Oven-Bake

1. Preheat to 400°F (205°C).

2. Place drumsticks on a foil-lined or parchment sheet.

3. Bake 35–45 minutes, turning halfway.

4. Brush with reserved marinade in last 10 minutes for a sticky glaze.

C) Air Fryer

• Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25–28 minutes, flipping halfway.

• Brush lightly with extra glaze at the end.

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🥥 Optional Sticky Glaze (Highly Recommended)

Simmer leftover marinade in a small saucepan for 5–7 minutes until thick and shiny.

Brush over the chicken during the final minutes of cooking.

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🍍 Serving Suggestions

• Coconut rice

• Grilled pineapple / mango

• Island slaw (cabbage + lime + honey)

• Corn on the cob with chili-lime butter

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✨ Variations

Spicy Volcano Version

Add 1–2 tsp sriracha + extra lime.

Coconut-Rum Tikki Hut Drumsticks

Add 1 tbsp spiced rum to the marinade.

Hawaiian BBQ Tikki Hut

Add 2 tbsp BBQ sauce + extra pineapple juice.

OTHER RECIPES

Baked Chicken Drumstick Recipe Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
• 3 cups cornflakes, crushed to crumbs
• 1 can (8.75 ounces) crushed pineapple
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Baked Chicken Drumstick Recipe Instructions :

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking pan with foil.

2. In large bowl, combine honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and ginger. Transfer 2 tablespoons of sauce to a small bowl. Add drumsticks to the large bowl of sauce, and toss to coat well. Place cornflake crumbs in a shallow bowl, coat drumsticks with crumbs, and place in prepared baking pan. Spray drumsticks with vegetable cooking spray. Bake 40 minutes.

3. Add pineapple to reserved sauce in the small bowl; stir in salt. Serve with baked drumsticks...enjoy it !
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