Plum Glazed Barbecue Chicken Drumettes
Description
Serve these chicken drumettes as an appetizer or as the main dish. They come with a sweet and sticky plum glaze that will be loved by all. You may want to double the glaze ingredients to be sure to have enough for serving on the side at the table.
Ingredients
12 chicken drumsticks, about 3 lb.
2 T. canola oil
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 T. unsalted butter
1/4 c. finely chopped or grated red onion
2 red or purple plums (4 oz. each), pitted and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 c. hot pepper jelly for a spicy glaze or a sweet red pepper jelly for a milder one
1 T. Dijon mustard
1/4 c. water
Directions
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Preheat the grill to moderate heat.
Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Rub chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper.
Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter; add onion; cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add plums; cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened and nearly broken down, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper jelly and mustard; bring to a boil, stirring until the jelly is melted.
Carefully transfer the mixture to a food processor; add water; puree until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Generously brush the plum sauce all over the chicken; grill, turning chicken occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Serve the chicken with remaining plum sauce on the side.
4 servings as an appetizer or 2 servings for a main dish.