Sticky Balsamic Soy Chicken Drumsticks

Delicious.  Another keeper recipe 'made while in France', 10/10.  Not only does it get 10 for taste, but also for being super easy to make.  I only modified the original recipe slightly.  I like crisp chicken skin, so I cooked it in some olive oil first.  I also added in a small amount of dried thyme, just for a little extra flavor.

Link to original recipe: https://www.recipetineats.com/5-ingredient-sticky-stove-top-balsamic-drumsticks/

Ingredients:

2 lb (I actually used 800g, slightly less than 2 lb) chicken drumsticks
~1 1/2 T. olive oil (didn't measure)
1 c. water
1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
1/3 c. regular soy sauce (not light, dark, or other)
3 T. brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
~1 tsp. dried thyme (didn't measure)

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.  Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.  Pour off enough oil to leave around 1 T. in pan.

2. Add all remaining ingredients and stir around to combine.  Bring mixture to boil, then lower heat to keep at a fast simmer.  Do NOT cover the pan with a lid.

3. After cooking for 10 min, turn chicken, then cook additional 10 min.

4. Transfer chicken to a plate.  Let sauce continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until it is thick enough to coat a spoon and is becoming a little 'sticky'--this happens quickly, so watch carefully!

5. Return chicken to pan to coat in the sauce.  Serve with desired side and enjoy!