CHERRY BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 chicken drumsticks (about 3 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Juice of 2 oranges
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup ketchup
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen pitted cherries, thawed
1/2 cup water
Olive oil, for greasing grates
Fresh cherries, for serving

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.

Deanna Lynd
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks are the GOAT! They're seriously the best chicken drumsticks I've ever had. The glaze is out of this world and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and BBQ.


Atif Yt
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks are a game-changer! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the glaze is always flavorful and delicious. I've made these drumsticks for parties, potluck


Aurangzeb Jutt
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I'm not a big fan of BBQ chicken, but these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were an exception. The cherry BBQ sauce was tangy and slightly sweet, and it paired perfectly with the crispy chicken. I'll definitely be making these again.


Manan Shah
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OMG! These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were???! The glaze was finger-licking good and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my favorites.


Abuzar watto
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Chris Williamson
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I'm not a big fan of chicken drumsticks, but I decided to give these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks a try and I'm so glad I did! They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Bidemi Yunisa
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The glaze was perfect and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Kamva Jula
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I made these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks for my family and they loved them! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Gazi G
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks are the perfect party food! They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve.


Daniel Trifon
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I'm not usually a fan of BBQ chicken, but these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were amazing! The glaze was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making these again.


OdK Emmanuel
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I made these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks for dinner last night and they were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was amazing. My family loved them.


Abdullah zohaib
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Haker Space
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I'm not a big fan of chicken drumsticks, but I decided to give these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks a try and I'm so glad I did! They were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Bring Linda
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The glaze was perfect and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Rupak Dass
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I made these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks for my family and they loved them! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


Ally B
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks are the perfect party food! They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve.


Naeem Butt
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken drumsticks, but these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were amazing! The glaze was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making these again.


faze chris 2015
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I made these cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks for dinner last night and they were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was amazing. My family loved them.


Ripon Kumar
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These cherry BBQ chicken drumsticks were a hit at my last party! The glaze was tangy and sweet, and the chicken was juicy and tender. I'll definitely be making these again.