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Sticky Mango Chicken Drumsticks

Tender chicken drumsticks are seared until golden, then baked in a sweet and savory orange mango sauce that reduces into a glossy, sticky glaze. Packed with fresh citrus, mango, ginger, garlic, and peppers, this easy chicken dinner is bursting with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keyword: chicken legs with mango puree, citrus mango chicken legs, fall off the bone chicken legs, one pan chicken drumsticks, one pan chicken legs, one pan sticky mango chicken legs, sticky mango chicken drumsticks, tender chicken drumsticks, tender orange mango chicken legs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients 

For the Chicken

  • 6 –8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Olive oil for searing

For the Orange Mango Sauce

  • Zest and juice of 2 oranges about ½ cup juice
  • ⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup mango puree about 1 medium sized ripe mango
  • 1 mango diced small
  • 2 bell peppers large dice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ small sweet onion minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Optional Garnishes

  • scallions sliced
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, mango puree, garlic, onion, ginger, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
  • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  • Season lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Coat evenly with cornstarch.
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken on all sides until lightly golden, about 6–8 minutes total.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the orange zest, diced mango, and bell peppers.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet.
  • Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Transfer the skillet back to the stovetop over low heat.
  • Simmer for 5–10 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken frequently, until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and sticky.
  • Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Serve warm.