Cherry BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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Total Time:
2 hr 25 min
Prep
15 min
Inactive
1 hr 0 min
Cook
1 hr 10 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

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.

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  • on June 06, 2013

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    I have made this several times and always triple or quadruple the rub mix because I use it ALL THE TIME. The homemade cherry BBQ sauce is excellent, but when I don't have time to make it, I will use the rub and bottled BBQ sauce. This always gets rave reviews from my guests and I love making it during grilling season. People go crazy for it!

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  • on December 18, 2012

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    WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!

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  • on February 06, 2012

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    WOW!! This Cherry BBQ sauce was so thick, rich & a gorgeous color - I actually made a double batch to try on a pork tenderlion, it would be great on ribs too!! The drumsticks were a hit at a Superbowl get together - I served with the warm Cherry BBQ & fresh cherries. Definitely a keeper!! Thanks Gina & Pat!

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