Best 6 Sticky Apricot Drumsticks Recipes

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Sticky apricot drumsticks are a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer. The sweet and tangy glaze, combined with the crispy skin and tender meat, makes this dish a favorite among both adults and children. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal or for a special occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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During the summer months, you can find my family gathered around the grill enjoying delicious dishes like this chicken recipe. You can serve the drumsticks hot off the grill or chilled. -Mary Ann Sklanka, Blakely, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken drumsticks (3 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup apricot jam, warmed
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. , Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally and basting with sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve immediately, or cool slightly and refrigerate until chilled and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

STICKY APRICOT CHICKEN



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Easy, delicious sticky apricot chicken flavored with a little soy sauce and chilli flakes is a perfect dinner when served with almond and lemon pilaf rice.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Chicken     Dinner     Easy

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
olive oil (for browning)
3/4 cup apricot jam/preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
zest and juice of 1 lemon (you need approximately 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice)
pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
salt & pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons water (to thin down)
fresh parsley
Almond pilaf

Steps:

  • Heat a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add a splash of oil and brown the chicken pieces all over until the skin is crisp and golden, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix together all the glaze ingredients. Add 2 tablespoons water to thin the glaze out a little but not enough to make it overly watery.
  • When the chicken is golden brown and almost cooked through, pour off the excess fat.
  • Return the pot to the heat and add the glaze.
  • Allow the glaze to simmer gently, basting the chicken regularly until the glaze has reduced and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken on rice with a generous amount of glaze spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY STICKY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken drumsticks, garlic, ginger, red chili, honey, soy sauce, sesame seed, spring onion

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 chicken drumsticks
6 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons ginger
1 red chili
3 tablespoons honey
½ cup soy sauce
sesame seed
spring onion

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, chili, honey, and soy sauce.
  • Mix in the chicken drumsticks.
  • Cover with cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight.
  • Fry the chicken in a large pan, on all sides for about 10-15 minutes, stirring often to prevent the marinade from burning, until golden brown.
  • Remove from the pan and pour in the marinade.
  • Bring to a boil and stir, until the marinade is thick and resembles a sauce.
  • Throw the chicken back in the pan and fry for a further 5-10 minutes in the sauce, making sure each drumstick is evenly coated and cooked through.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 16 grams

APRICOT GLAZED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS OR DRUMETTES



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You may use mixed chicken pieces in place of the legs for this recipe, also you can use about 3 to 3-1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated in half at the joint in place of the chicken pieces to serve at a get-togther, see note below --- I always add in a sliced green bell pepper and a sliced onion on the bottom of the pan but that is optional. Serve this with cooked rice. You will *love* this, I promise, the sauce is delicious and the amount is enough for up to 3 pounds of chicken legs or pieces :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 lbs chicken drumsticks (you can use less than 3 pounds)
salt and pepper
vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced (optional)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced (optional)
1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste, add in for extra heat) or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper powder (optional or to taste, add in for extra heat)
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (can use soy sauce in place of teriyaki sauce)
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup honey
1 1/3 cups ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the sliced green pepper and sliced onion in the baking dish, if using.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • In a skillet, brown the chicken in hot oil until very well browned on all sides.
  • Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish on top of the onions and pepper slices.
  • In a saucepan melt butter and saute the onion and garlic with chili pepper (beware! use only 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder it is VERY hot!) or chili flakes for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in all the remaining ingredients (except the cornstarch and water) bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20.
  • In a small cup whisk together the cold water with cornstarch, add to the simmering sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, with tongs turn the chicken pieces to coat with the sauce.
  • Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken legs are cooked.
  • NOTE* for wings (do not brown wings firstly)use about 3-1/2 pounds.
  • Prepare the sauce as directed.
  • Place the wings in a shallow baking sheet (omitting onion and green pepper) then pour the prepared sauce over wings, and turn to coat.
  • Bake 400 degrees for about 35 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the wings are cooked.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1253.6, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 306.9, Sodium 2285.4, Carbohydrate 156.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 117.6, Protein 70.2

STICKY GRILLED CHICKEN



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There will never be too many ways to barbecue chicken. In this recipe, molasses and apricot jam lend a sweet and sticky glaze.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Chicken     Grill/Barbecue     Molasses     Apricot     Summer     Gourmet     Ginger

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press or minced
1 Tbsp grated peeled ginger
2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp ground cumin
Rounded 1/4 tsp cayenne
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
2 cups bottled unsweetened pomegranate juice
1 cup apricot jam (12 oz.), forced through a sieve if chunky
2 Tbsp molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
2 whole chickens (about 3 1/2 lb each), cut into 10 serving pieces (see cook's note below)

Steps:

  • Cook garlic, ginger, spices, and 1 tsp. kosher salt in oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pomegranate juice and boil until reduced to 1 cup, 12 to 19 minutes. Remove from heat, and then add jam and molasses and stir until jam has melted. Cool (it will thicken slightly). Transfer 3/4 cup sauce to a bowl and reserve for serving.
  • Prepare grill for indirect heat cooking over medium hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
  • Pat chicken dry and season all over with 4 tsp. kosher salt. Oil grill rack, then grill chicken (in batches if necessary) skin side down first, directly over coals (covered only if using gas grill), turning once, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Move to area with no coals underneath (or over turned off burner for gas) and brush with some of sauce. Continue to grill, partially covered for charcoal (covered for gas), turning and brushing with sauce occasionally, until cooked through and well-glazed, 7 to 8 minutes for breasts, 15 to 20 minutes for dark meat.

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Blender     Chicken     Ginger     Marinate     Roast     Hanukkah     Kid-Friendly     Apricot     Fall     Winter     Shallot     Jam or Jelly     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 large)
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
2/3 cup soy sauce
1 cup apricot preserves (12 ounces)
16 chicken drumsticks (4 1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Cook shallots and ginger in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, preserves, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Purée sauce in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then cool to room temperature.
  • Divide chicken between 2 large sealable bags and pour marinade over chicken. Seal bags, pressing out excess air, and marinate, chilled, turning bag over occasionally, at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
  • Line a 17- by 12-inch shallow heavy baking pan with 2 slightly overlapping sheets of foil, then lightly oil foil. Arrange chicken (with marinade) in 1 layer in pan. Roast chicken, turning once, until deep brown, cooked through, and glazed, about 40 minutes total.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken drumsticks. Look for drumsticks that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid drumsticks that are too skinny or have a lot of bone.
  • Marinate the chicken drumsticks for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Cook the chicken drumsticks over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from burning on the outside while still cooking through on the inside.
  • Baste the chicken drumsticks with the marinade or a mixture of melted butter and honey every few minutes. This will help to keep the chicken moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Cook the chicken drumsticks until they are cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Sticky Apricot Drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the apricot glaze is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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