Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Grilling chicken doesn't get a whole lot easier or tastier than this! Marinating overnight gives you a jump start so all you need to do is fire up the grill and stir up the sweet sauce. Drumstick fans of all ages will love them.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ½ tbsp. Hy-Vee light soy sauce, divided | ||
| 3 tbsp. Hy-Vee ketchup | ||
| 6 garlic cloves, minced | ||
| 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil | ||
| 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp Hy-Vee ground ginger | ||
| 2 lbs. Hy-Vee 100% natural COOL Chicken drumsticks | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee red plum jelly | ||
| 4 tsp. Hy-Vee frozen orange juice concentrate | ||
| ⅛ tsp. cayenne | ||
| green onions, for garnish |
Directions
- For marinade, in a small bowl stir together 4 tablespoons soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, sesame oil and ginger. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add drumsticks, seal and toss to coat. Refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.
- For plum sauce, in a small bowl stir together plum jelly, orange juice concentrate, remaining 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce and cayenne.
- Oil grill grate. Preheat grill for indirect cooking to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from bag, discarding marinade. Grill chicken over indirect heat for 40 to 50 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Brush with plum sauce during last 2 to 3 minutes of grilling. Remove from grill. Serve with remaining sauce. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
360 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 31g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 4%
0%
Vitamin C 20%
0%
Iron 8%
0%
Calcium 0%
Recommended Pairing
Recommended Pairing
Pinot Grigio
This light-bodied wine is often described as crisp with its strong acid bite. Aromatic and fruity, this wine is made in varying styles, but green fruits and citrus predominate. Pair with pork, chicken, fish, light salads, and cheeses like mozzarella and goat cheese.
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Seasons Spring 2014.