Best Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Make the chicken: Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika and cumin in a small bowl. Season the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, then rub all over with the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce: Whisk the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice, garlic, molasses, hoisin sauce, mustard and chili powder in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. (You should have 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups sauce.)
• Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Preheat a grill to medium and oil the grates. Grill the chicken, covered and turning occasionally, until lightly charred and a thermometer inserted into a drumstick (without touching the bone) registers 170 degrees F, 35 to 45 minutes, brushing with some of the barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a platter and brush with more barbecue sauce. Serve with the remaining sauce.

SUPER EASY BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS & THIGHS

Steps:

• PART ONE.
• In 1 or 2 oblong storage containers (depending on size of yours - I need 2) pour 1/2 - 1 cup of BBQ sauce on bottom of each container and tilt container until BBQ sauce evenly coats bottom.
• PART TWO.
• Put chicken inside Dutch Oven or other large pot with lid.
• Fill with water until water is about 2 inches higher than chicken.
• Bring to boil and cook for 15 - 20 minutes - no longer or chicken will be tough.
• Pour chicken & water into colander to drain water.
• Leaving chicken in colander turn on cool water and while holding chicken leg or thigh under water pull off skin & any fat (usually on thigh pieces).
• Place each piece into the container (for thighs place the piece meat side down - the side the bone isn't sticking out of).
• Pour rest of the BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken making sure to cover all the meat.
• Cover container and put into fridge either for the rest of the day or overnight. Because the chicken is hot it absorbs more of the BBQ sauce flavoring.
• Tip - Because the sauce hasn't been cooked I save the extra sauce in a freezer bag in the fridge till the next time & use it first to line the container bottom. It doesn't go bad.
• PART THREE.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place coated pieces on greased oblong pan.
• Bake for 40 minutes (tastes even better if done on a grill).

EASY HONEY BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Season chicken legs with seasoning salt and pepper.
• In a fry pan with oil, brown the chicken legs on all sides.
• Place the chicken legs in a greased casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with chopped onions and garlic (if using).
• In a bowl combine all remaining ingredients; mix well, and then pour over the chicken (mix slightly to coat the chicken legs).
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken legs are done.
• *Note* if you find that the sauce is too thin at the end of cooking, place the chicken in a large bowl, and transfer the sauce to a saucepan to boil down and reduce slightly for about 30 minutes.

CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH ASIAN BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425.
• 2. In large bowl, mix vegetable oil with five spice powder.
• 3. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and toss.
• 4. Arrange chicken on foil lined baking sheet. Roast for about 35 minutes, turning twice, until cooked.
• 5. Meanwhile, in blender, mix the hoisin sauce, chile sauce, rice vinegar, chicken stock, ginger, garlic and sesame oil and puree until very smooth. Transfer sauce to a pan and simmer until slightly thickened, 5 minutes.
• 6. Transfer chicken to a large bowl and toss with sauce until completely coated.
• 7. Preheat broiler and position a rack 8 inches from heat.
• 8. Return chicken to baking sheet and broil for about 10 minutes, brushing with the sauce and turning occasionally, until chicken is glazed and sticky. Add toasted sesame seeds to a small bowl. Dip chicken in seeds to coat and serve. Food and Wine

BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Place the drumsticks in a large shallow dish.
• Mix together all the marinade ingredients and pour over the drumsticks.
• Place the dish in the fridge and marinate for 12 hours.
• Cook on a hot barbecue or under the grill for 20 minutes basting occasionally with the remaining marinade.