Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.

Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, olive oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.

Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken legs or wings in the mixing bowl and toss to coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more intense flavor.

Arrange on the baking sheet: Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange the pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve the leftover marinade for basting.

Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, flip the chicken pieces over and baste them with the reserved marinade.

Caramelize: Continue baking for another 20-25 minutes, basting once more midway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized and sticky.

Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Prep Time:

10 minutes (plus 30 minutes to 2 hours marinating time)

Cook Time:

50 minutes

Total Time:

1 hour (plus marinating time)

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories: 280

Protein: 20g

Carbohydrates: 18g

Fat: 14g

Fiber: 0g

Sugar: 16g

Sodium: 520mg

These Caramelized Baked Chicken Legs/Wings offer a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the tender, juicy chicken, will have everyone asking for seconds!