Sweet & Spicy Sesame Asian Drumsticks With Fried Rice

What You’ll Need

For the Chicken Drumsticks:

• 2 lb Pasture Provisions chicken drumsticks

• 2 Tbsp honey

• 2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp chili paste or hot chili flakes (adjust to taste)

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil

• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

For the Fried Rice:

• 2 cups cooked rice (preferably made earlier and chilled)

• 1 Tbsp avocado oil

• 1 Tbsp sesame oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 4 scallions, sliced (whites and greens separated)

• ½ cup peas or edamame

• ½ cup diced carrot

• 2 large eggs

For Topping/Garnish:

• Scallion greens

• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Let’s Cook

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   In a bowl, whisk together honey, tamari soy sauce, chili paste, avocado oil, and sesame oil. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them. Optionally, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours or bake immediately.

2. Bake the Chicken:
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake chicken for 30–40 minutes, until fully cooked through and juices run clear.

3. Prepare the Fried Rice (start with 10 minutes left on the chicken):

   • Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.

   • Add 1 Tbsp avocado oil. Sauté the scallion whites, garlic, carrots, and peas/edamame for 2 minutes.

   • Push vegetables to the side and scramble the eggs in the same pan until soft, not runny.

   • Stir in 2 cups cooked rice and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking the eggs.

4. Plate the Dish:

   • Serve the baked drumsticks over the fried rice.

   • Spoon a few spoonfuls of the baking dish marinade over the chicken and rice.

   • Garnish with sesame seeds and scallion greens.