Honey BBQ Sticky Drumsticks Recipe

Name: Honey BBQ Sticky Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon ancho-chile powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 12 chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds); 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ancho-chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds)
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1
For the rub: Whisk together orange zest, chile powder, salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl.
2
Season the outside of the chicken drumsticks with the rub, then carefully loosen the skin with your index finger and season the meat underneath.
3
Place the drumsticks in a dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
4
For the glaze: Melt the butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat.
5
Stir in the honey, orange juice, and Dijon mustard, and simmer for 1 minute.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Preheat your grill to medium heat.
8
Brush the grill grates with olive oil to keep the chicken from sticking.
9
Grill the drumsticks, turning frequently, until theyre cooked through and the skin is crisp, about 25 to 35 minutes.
10
Brush with the glaze, and grill 5 more minutes.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest, 1 teaspoon ancho-chile powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Honey BBQ Sticky Drumsticks 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.

Honey BBQ Sticky Drumsticks

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