Grilled Chicken Drummettes With Ancho Cherry Barbecue Sauce Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN DRUMMETTES WITH ANCHO-CHERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chicken in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until chilies and cherries are tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, purée mixture in blender. Return sauce to pan. If necessary, simmer uncovered until sauce is reduced to 3 cups and thickens. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Brush sauce over; continue grilling until glazed, turning chicken and basting often with more sauce, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with remaining sauce.

CHERRY BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons chile powder, smoked paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Season the chicken drumsticks and carefully loosen the skin to season the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, add oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, and garlic, and saute until onion is soft and translucent. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, and tomato paste and toast for 1 minute. Add orange juice, lemon juice, ketchup, cherries, water, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Puree with a hand blender until smooth. Reserve 1 cup sauce for grilling and hold the rest for serving.
• Preheat a grill to medium heat. Oil the grill grate with olive oil to keep the chicken from sticking.
• Grill chicken, turning frequently, until cooked through and skin is crisp, about 25 minutes. Brush with reserved barbecue sauce and grill 5 minutes more.
• Serve the chicken with fresh cherries and a side of sauce.

ASIAN HONEY BBQ CHICKEN DRUMETTES

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium heat.
• Mix all ingredients except chicken until blended.
• Grill chicken 15 min. or until done, turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce mixture.

GRILLED GLAZED DRUMMIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until juices run clear, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. If desired, top with sliced green onions and serve with ranch dressing.

BROWN-SUGAR BBQ CHICKEN DRUMETTES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Set aside 1 cup sauce for tossing raw chicken; use rest for baked chicken.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds; line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil.
• Divide drumettes between baking sheets, and toss with reserved 1 cup sauce.
• Bake chicken until opaque throughout, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating sheets and tossing chicken halfway through. Toss baked drumettes with 1/2 cup sauce, and serve with remaining sauce on the side.

BBQ CHICKEN DRUMETTES

Steps:

• .Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds; line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
• In re-sealable plastic bags, toss the chicken with 1 cup of the sauce (reserve the rest for baking).
• Divide drumettes between baking sheets. Bake chicken for 15 minutes, toss with more BBQ sauce. Rotate sheets and bake for another 20 minutes, until opaque throughout.
• Serve right away or at room temperature.