JALAPENO-LIME CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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Bottled hot sauce isn't my thing, so I developed a fresh pepper glaze for grilled chicken. These drumsticks practically fly off the plate. -Kristeen DeVorss, Farmington, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 jar (10 ounces) red jalapeno pepper jelly
1/4 cup lime juice
12 chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat jelly and lime juice over medium heat until melted. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. On a greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally and basting with remaining jelly mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve with reserved jelly mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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