Best 9 Grilled Spicy Chipotle Barbecue Turkey Drumsticks Recipes

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Grilled spicy chipotle barbecue turkey drumsticks are a succulent and flavorful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky notes. Whether you're hosting a barbecue party or looking for an exciting weeknight meal, these turkey drumsticks are guaranteed to be a hit. The smoky chipotle peppers and tangy barbecue sauce create a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED SPICY CHIPOTLE BARBECUE TURKEY DRUMSTICKS



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Apricot preserves balances the spicy taste of chipotle chile in a delicious basting sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons water
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 turkey drumsticks (8 oz each)

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, cook onion and water over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in barbecue sauce, preserves, chile and salt. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Reserve 3 tablespoons sauce.
  • Cover and grill drumsticks over medium-low heat 25 to 30 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with sauce during last 5 minutes, until juice of turkey is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180°F).
  • Serve drumsticks with reserved 3 tablespoons sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED CHIPOTLE TURKEY LEGS



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Before grilling, marinate the turkey in a vibrant rub made with citrus, honey, oregano and coriander. This dish pulls inspiration from Yucatan turkey, a protein popular in Mexico's Yucatan region, except our version swaps out the traditional annatto paste for chipotle in adobo.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk the zest and juice of 1 orange, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 chopped chipotle in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon allspice and 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional). Season 2 turkey legs with salt; rub with the marinade, then refrigerate at least 2 hours. Preheat a grill to medium-high on one side and place a drip pan under the cooler side. Place the turkey, skin-side up, on the cooler side of the grill; cover and grill until the meat is cooked halfway, 50 minutes. Turn and cook until the thigh reaches 170, 50 more minutes, moving the meat to direct heat during the last 10 minutes to brown the skin. Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 152 milligrams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 15 grams

BBQ TURKEY DRUMSTICKS WITH CHIPOTLE GLAZE



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Try Chuck Hughes' delicious slow roasted and basted BBQ turkey drumsticks, glazed with chipotle sauce.

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup/250ml molasses
1 cup/250ml salt
1 tablespoon/15ml black peppercorns
2 lemons, sliced
2 onions, quartered
1 head garlic, cloves separated and smashed
1 large bunch fresh rosemary
8 turkey drumsticks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melted butter
Canned chipotles in adobo sauce, pureed, for brushing

Steps:

  • Pour 1 cup (250ml) hot water into a large, deep nonreactive pan, bucket or cooler. Add the molasses and salt and stir until the salt is fully dissolved. Add the peppercorns, lemons, onions, garlic and rosemary. Place the turkey drumsticks in the brine and cover with 8 cups cold water (2 liters). Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight).
  • Remove the turkey from the brine and dry thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking. If you are using a charcoal grill, place 10 to 12 charcoal briquettes on only one side of the grill. Heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the turkey drumsticks on the grill on the opposite side of the charcoal. Brush with melted butter and close the lid. Cook, turning the drumsticks and basting with butter every 30 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thighs registers 160 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 2 hours.
  • Before serving, brush the drumsticks with pureed chipotles.

GRILLED TURKEY DRUMSTICKS



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Try something different this Thanksgiving and learn how to grill turkey drumsticks! These smoky, tender turkey drumsticks are easy to make, free up space in the oven and cook in a fraction of the time needed for a whole turkey. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
3 cups soaked apple wood chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Brush drumsticks with butter mixture., Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Place turkey on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat, 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 175°,. Turn drumsticks occasionally throughout cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 56g protein.

GRILLED SPICY DRUMSTICKS



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Make and share this Grilled Spicy Drumsticks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Chicken

Time 23m

Yield 8 chicken legs

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 chicken legs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup beer

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in plastic bag, seal and shake well.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from bag, reserve the marinade.
  • Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, turning and basting with reserved marinade as needed.

BARBECUED TURKEY DRUMSTICKS



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Make and share this Barbecued Turkey Drumsticks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 turkey drumsticks (about 1 lb. each)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup catsup
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Arrange drumsticks in a casserole dish; salt, pepper and add 1/2 cup water.
  • Cover tightly and bake at 350°F for 2- 2 1/2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Melt butter in baking pan; turn drumsticks in butter and bake, uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350°F; mix catsup, brown sugar, dry mustard and nutmeg; pour over drumsticks.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 1664.3, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 24.6, Protein 21.4

SAUCY BARBECUE DRUMSTICKS



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After searching for an out-of-this-world bottled barbecue sauce, I threw in the towel and stirred up my own with ketchup, honey, brown mustard-the works. -Kathleen Criddle, Lake Worth, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ketchup
2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
16 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Reserve 2 cups sauce for serving., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally and brushing generously with remaining sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95 mg cholesterol, Sodium 909 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49 g carbohydrate (48 g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29 g protein.

GRILLED TURKEY LEGS



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These spicy turkey legs are sweet and hot--just like the smoked turkey legs you get at the fair or theme park!

Provided by Tony B

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Legs

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 large sweet onion, sliced
4 turkey legs
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon steak seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • In a large pot, mix the lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper, pepper, and onion. Place the turkey legs in the mixture, and bring to a boil. Cook 30 to 45 minutes, until the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
  • Remove onion slices from the mixture, and arrange on the prepared grill. Place turkey legs over the onions. Drizzle with honey, and season with steak seasoning. Cook, tuning once, 20 minutes, or until a crisp browned crust has formed on the turkey legs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 118.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 49.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 759.2 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

CHIPOTLE BARBECUE PULLED TURKEY DRUMSTICK SLIDERS WITH BRUSSELS SPROUT SLAW



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Turkey drumsticks do not take kindly to the dry heat of an oven, which causes the meat to tighten up around the bone and tendons. But treat those same drumsticks to a long, slow, moist braise in barbecue sauce, and the meat falls off the bones, revealing tough tendons so numerous, you won't believe it.

Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Sandwich     turkey     Braise     Super Bowl     Thanksgiving     Vinegar     Winter     Tailgating     Family Reunion     Poker/Game Night     Brussels Sprout     Chile Pepper     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups, enough for 16 sliders

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 to 3 pounds turkey drumsticks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo, including some sauce (see Cooks' Notes)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 cup water
Freshly ground black pepper
16 slider rolls (or other small, soft buns), split
Brussels Sprout Slaw
Special Equipment
A 3 1/2- to 5-quart wide Dutch oven or other wide heavy pot with tight-fitting lid

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Remove turkey skin.
  • Cook onion in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt in Dutch oven over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until well softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in ketchup, vinegar, chiles, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, and 1/2 cup water and simmer mixture, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add drumsticks and cover pot, then braise in oven, turning drumsticks over once, until meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer drumsticks to a bowl and cool. Discard bones, tendons, and any remaining skin, and pull meat with forks or fingers into coarse shreds.
  • Stir meat into sauce remaining in pot. Thin, if necessary, with water to desired consistency and season with salt and pepper. Reheat over medium heat until hot.
  • Spoon mixture into slider rolls and top with slaw.

Tips:

  • To ensure your turkey drumsticks are cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing them from the grill.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check for doneness by piercing the turkey drumsticks with a fork. If the juices run clear, they are cooked through.
  • For a more intense smoky flavor, soak the wood chips in water for 30 minutes before adding them to the grill.
  • If you don't have wood chips, you can also use a smoker box filled with your favorite wood chips.
  • To prevent the turkey drumsticks from drying out, baste them with the barbecue sauce every 15-20 minutes while they are grilling.
  • Serve the turkey drumsticks immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled Spicy Chipotle Barbecue Turkey Drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The smoky flavor of the grilled turkey drumsticks pairs perfectly with the spicy chipotle barbecue sauce, and the crispy skin adds an extra layer of flavor. Whether you're grilling for a backyard barbecue or a special occasion, these turkey drumsticks are sure to be a hit.

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