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Flavorful Grilled Honey Sriracha Chicken Drumsticks

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A quick and easy grilled chicken drumsticks recipe featuring a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze, perfect for summer BBQs and crowd-pleasing gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken drumsticks, skin-on
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g), preferably raw or wildflower
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (30ml), adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml), low sodium preferred
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (15ml), fresh squeezed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, olive oil, lime juice, and black pepper until smooth and shiny. (5 minutes)
  2. Pat the drumsticks dry with paper towels to help the glaze stick and skin crisp up. (3 minutes)
  3. Toss the drumsticks in the glaze, ensuring each piece is well coated. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of glaze for basting while grilling. (5 minutes)
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash. (10 minutes)
  5. Place drumsticks on the grill skin side down. Grill for 20-25 minutes total, turning every 5 minutes and brushing with reserved glaze each time you flip. Look for deep golden-brown color with slight char marks. (20-25 minutes)
  6. Check for doneness using a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), or pierce with a fork to check juices run clear. (2 minutes)
  7. Let the drumsticks rest off the heat for 5 minutes to keep them juicy and let the glaze set. (5 minutes)

Notes

Avoid crowding the grill to allow even heat circulation. Brush glaze in layers rather than all at once to build flavor and avoid burning. Pat drumsticks dry before glazing for crispier skin. Rest meat after cooking to retain juiciness. If flare-ups occur, move drumsticks to cooler spot instead of dousing with water.

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