1-Start by preheating your oven to 400ºF, which sets the stage for even cooking and a nice caramelized finish. First, prepare the chicken by washing and drying it thoroughly, and remove wing tips if you’re using wings for the best results. Place the chicken pieces whether it’s 18 wings, 10 drumsticks, or a mix like 4 thighs and 5 drumsticks in a baking dish, such as a rimmed baking sheet for wings or a 9×13-inch pan for larger amounts.

2-Season the chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to boost the flavor right from the start. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 cup honey, and 2 to 3 cloves of minced garlic to make the sauce. Pour this mixture over the chicken and toss everything to coat evenly, ensuring each piece gets plenty of that sweet and savory goodness.

3-Pop the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes with the chicken skin-side down. After that, turn the pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes, keeping an eye out for over-browning if it happens, lower the temperature to 375ºF. For an extra touch, you can flip and bake for 15 more minutes at 375ºF to finish things off perfectly.