Cherry Bbq Chicken Drumsticks
Serves: 6
Alessia Franecki
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
58
Sweetness
45
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
4.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tsps
Ancho Chile (powder)1 tsp
Paprika (smoked)2 tbsps
Canola Oil2 cloves
Garlic (chopped)2 tbsps
Tomato Paste1 cup
Ketchup1 cup
WaterDirections:
1
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons chile powder, smoked paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2
Season the chicken drumsticks and carefully loosen the skin to season the meat
3
Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight
4
Meanwhile, add oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat
5
Once hot, add onion, and garlic, and saute until onion is soft and translucent
6
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, and tomato paste and toast for 1 minute
7
Add orange juice, lemon juice, ketchup, cherries, water, salt, and pepper
8
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes
9
Puree with a hand blender until smooth
10
Reserve 1 cup sauce for grilling and hold the rest for serving
11
Preheat a grill to medium heat
12
Oil the grill grate with olive oil to keep the chicken from sticking
13
Grill chicken, turning frequently, until cooked through and skin is crisp, about 25 minutes
14
Brush with reserved barbecue sauce and grill 5 minutes more
15
Serve the chicken with fresh cherries and a side of sauce