Grilled Chicken Drumsticks With Bourbon-Cherry Bbq Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Drumsticks With Bourbon-Cherry Bbq Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted and thawed (about 20 oz.); 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup unsalted ketchup; 1/4 cup unsalted tomato paste; 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons bourbon; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 pounds chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 16); Cooking spray

Servings: persons

3 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted and thawed (about 20 oz.)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup unsalted ketchup
1/4 cup unsalted tomato paste
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 pounds chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 16)
Cooking spray

1
Place cherries in a food processor; pulse until almost smooth. Bring cherry puree, 1/4 cup water, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Reduce heat to low; simmer 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl to yield about 1 cup liquid; discard remaining solids.
2
Add cherry liquid to pan; bring to a boil. Stir in honey and next 9 ingredients (through ground red pepper). Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool. Place 1 cup sauce in a bowl; reserve.
3
Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450u00b0F).
4
Coat grill grate and drumsticks with cooking spray. Arrange drumsticks on grill; cover and cook 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Reduce heat to medium. Brush drumsticks with remaining sauce; cook 12 minutes or until done, turning and brushing every 3 minutes. Serve with reserved 1 cup sauce.

865

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted and thawed (about 20 oz.), 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Drumsticks With Bourbon-Cherry Bbq Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks With Bourbon-Cherry Bbq Sauce

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