Molasses and Stout Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Molasses and Stout Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil (not Olive Oil); 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Shallot, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce (I Use Kikkoman); 1 Tablespoon HP Sauce (English Condiment, Possible Subs Steak Sauce, A-1 Or Other); 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon Chili Sauce (optional); 3/4 cups Fancy Molasses; 3/4 cups Stout Beer; 12 Chicken Drumsticks, Skinless (optional - You Can Keep Skin If Desired); 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil; Sea Salt And Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil (not Olive Oil)
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Shallot, Minced
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce (I Use Kikkoman)
1 Tablespoon HP Sauce (English Condiment, Possible Subs Steak Sauce, A-1 Or Other)
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Chili Sauce (optional)
3/4 cups Fancy Molasses
3/4 cups Stout Beer
12 Chicken Drumsticks, Skinless (optional - You Can Keep Skin If Desired)
2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
Sea Salt And Ground Black Pepper

1
For the sauce: Heat the cooking oil in a saucepan on medium heat.
2
Add minced garlic and shallot.
3
Simmer until fragrant.
4
Add the remaining sauce ingredients.
5
Mix well.
6
Bring the heat to high and bring the sauce to a boil.
7
Bring the heat to low and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until thickened.
8
Set aside (see note below).
9
For the chicken: Take the skin off the chicken (optional).
10
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
11
Brush cooking oil on the chicken drumsticks.
12
Lightly season the drumsticks with sea salt and ground black pepper.
13
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
14
Place the drumsticks on the grill and cook for 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
15
During the last 10 minutes on the grill, slather the molasses sauce onto the drumsticks with a pastry brush.
16
Remove chicken to a clean plate.
17
Let the chicken rest for five minutes once removing from the grill.
18
Brush the molasses sauce onto the drumsticks until they are coated to desired amount.
19
Notes: To avoid contamination, I divide the sauce in half.
20
One part for use while grilling and the other part for use after grilling and for storing leftovers.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil (not Olive Oil), 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Shallot, Minced, 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce (I Use Kikkoman), and more.

Yes, Molasses and Stout Grilled Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!