GRILLED HULI HULI TURKEY DRUMSTICKS

Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Drumsticks image

I'm never one to do things traditionally, so when it came time to hosting Thanksgiving, I went in a completely tropical direction. Borrowing my favorite Hawaiian chicken recipe, I substituted turkey legs and have never looked back. -Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Steps:

Mix the first 6 ingredients. Reserve 1-1/3 cups for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large baking dish. Add drumsticks and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain turkey, discarding marinade. Place turkey on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat, 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 175°,. Turn drumsticks occasionally throughout cooking. Baste often with reserved marinade during the last 10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes; garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 57g protein.