GRILLED DRUMSTICKS

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These are great when it's too hot in the kitchen. The sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated - this also makes a lot of sauce,leftovers can be refrigerated for later. Adapted from Bon Appetit (July 2004)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons mustard
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup Bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or other coarse salt)
12 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and then add onion and sauté until soft (5 minutes). Add next 5 ingredients (ketchup - mustard)and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and chili powder. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in bourbon and cook another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt. (May be prepared up to one day ahead, covered and refrigerated).
  • In a large baggie or paper bag add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and then add chicken and shake well to coat.
  • Let chicken stand at room temperature while preparing grill.
  • Grill drumsticks for 20-30 minutes or until skin is crisp and chicken is done, brushing with sauce occasionally. When chicken is done brush with sauce again and cook until glazed (3-5 minutes).
  • Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.3, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 238.4, Sodium 1771.4, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 33.9, Protein 43.9

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