Asian Glazed Drumsticks

"Asian Glazed Drumsticks" lands at 49g of protein for 335 calories a serving, which makes it an easy way to hit a protein target on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound without overeating. It leans pungent and spicy, so save it for a day your stomach is settled rather than right after an injection.

Ingredients

• 8 medium chicken drumsticks (skin removed)
• olive oil spray
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey (or sugar)
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• 2 tbsp chives or scallions (chopped)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

1. 1Brown the drumsticks in a large heavy saucepan over high heat with a little oil spray, 3–4 minutes.
2. 2Add the water, balsamic, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and sriracha and bring to a boil.
3. 3Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes.
4. 4Uncover, raise the heat, and let the sauce reduce for 8–10 minutes until thick and glossy, turning the drumsticks now and then so the glaze doesn't scorch.
5. 5Move the chicken to a platter and spoon the sauce over.
6. 6Finish with chives and sesame seeds and serve.

Tips for GLP-1 appetites

• Not the gentlest option on a rough stomach day — better suited to when appetite and digestion feel normal.
• Go lighter on the strong aromatics (garlic, onion, spice rub) if smells are a trigger right now.
• At 49g of protein a serving, this alone gets you a meaningful chunk of the way to a daily 80–120g protein target.