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Sticky BBQ Drumsticks

Sticky BBQ Drumsticks

Stacy
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Canadian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks

Marinade

  • ⅓ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp granulated onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp dry mustard powder

Sticky Sauce

  • ½ cup barbecue sauce, your choice
  • 2 Tbsp honey

Instructions
 

  • Place drumsticks in a freezer bag
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients
  • Pour marinade over drumsticks
  • Seal bag and turn over a few times to coat all drumsticks.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours minimum.
  • Remove drumsticks from fridge about 20-30 minutes before cooking.
  • Heat BBQ to medium heat.
  • While BBQ is heating, mix together the BBQ sauce and Honey to make the sticky sauce. Allow to sit at room temperature until ready to use.
  • Place drumsticks in single layer on heated BBQ and close lid
  • Allow to cook for 30 minutes, turning ¼ of a turn every 5 minutes
  • When chicken reaches internal temperature of 160°F, baste with ½ sticky sauce and allow to cook 2-3 minutes per side or until reaches 165°F internally
  • Remove drumsticks from BBQ and place on serving platter. Brush with remaining ½ of sauce.
  • Serve
Keyword Chicken