Baked Thai Spicy Peanut Drumsticks

There’s something irresistible about drumsticks that come out of the oven with a deep golden glaze — sticky, savory, and just a little spicy.

These Baked Thai Spicy Peanut Drumsticks take your taste buds on a journey straight to the streets of Bangkok, with every bite coated in a rich, nutty, and tangy peanut sauce that hits all the right notes.

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The best part? Everything bakes in the oven — no frying, no fuss — just crispy, flavorful drumsticks with a glossy peanut coating you’ll want to spoon over everything.

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The Story Behind the Sauce

The magic begins with a simple but bold peanut sauce that’s creamy, sweet, and full of character.

A trio of lime juice, soy sauce, and honey lays the foundation for that perfect Thai-inspired balance — tangy, salty, and sweet.

Add in creamy peanut butter, grated garlic, a dash of cayenne, and a drizzle of olive oil, and you’ve got a sauce that’s every bit as indulgent as it is addictive. Like this Homemade Teriyaki Sauce .

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It’s a flavor that clings to the chicken as it bakes, caramelizing at the edges and creating that perfect blend of crunch, spice, and tenderness in every bite. Like with this Crunchy Thai Chicken Salad with A Mango Chili Vinaigrette.

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Baked Thai Spicy Peanut Drumsticks

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 garlic cloves, grated

Juice of 3 limes, plus wedges for serving 

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoon salt 

Black pepper, to taste

3 to 3 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken drumsticks

Whisk the honey, peanut butter, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, garlic, lime juice, ½ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.

Remove ½ cup of the sauce and set aside in a small bowl for serving.

Add the chicken to the large bowl with the remaining sauce and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Line a large baking sheet with foil. Remove the chicken from the marinade and position evenly in a single layer onto the pan. Bake until the skin is crisp and register 165 degrees on a thermometer, about 45 minutes.

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Sprinkle with chopped leeks and serve with lime wedges and the reserved peanut sauce.

How do you know this is a delicious dish?

Just look around the dinner and you’ll see sticky fingers, big smiles, and not a drumstick left in sight — that’s how you know dinner was a success.

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