Jalapeno-Lime Chicken Drumsticks

  Appetizers

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

Jalapeno-Lime Chicken Drumsticks

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 1. In a small saucepan, heat jelly and lime juice over medium heat until melted. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving.
  • 2. 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

2 chicken drumsticks: 361 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 494mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.

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