Lime and Spice Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Ingredients
| 8 skinless chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds) | ||
| 1 teaspoon grated lime peel | ||
| Lime juice | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Chile peppers | 1/2 Can (10oz), undrained | |
| Honey | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| Ground cumin | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Toasted sesame oil | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Cilantro | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Lime wedges | ||
Directions
Cut 2 or 3 diagonal slashes in the fleshy part of each drumstick.
Place the drumsticks in a large bowl or glass baking dish.
In a measuring cup, combine the lime peel, lime juice, chile peppers, honey, garlic, cumin, oil, and salt until well-blended.
Pour over the drumsticks, rubbing the mixture into the meat and the slashes.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Coat a grill rack with cooking spray.
Preheat the grill to medium.
Remove the drumsticks from the marinade.
Bring the remaining marinade to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Place the drumsticks on the grill and brush with the marinade.
Cover and grill, turning the drumsticks often, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 170°F and the juices run clear.
Place on a clean platter.
Sprinkle the drumsticks with the cilantro and drizzle with the juice from 2 or 3 lime wedges.
Place the drumsticks in a large bowl or glass baking dish.
In a measuring cup, combine the lime peel, lime juice, chile peppers, honey, garlic, cumin, oil, and salt until well-blended.
Pour over the drumsticks, rubbing the mixture into the meat and the slashes.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Coat a grill rack with cooking spray.
Preheat the grill to medium.
Remove the drumsticks from the marinade.
Bring the remaining marinade to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
Place the drumsticks on the grill and brush with the marinade.
Cover and grill, turning the drumsticks often, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 170°F and the juices run clear.
Place on a clean platter.
Sprinkle the drumsticks with the cilantro and drizzle with the juice from 2 or 3 lime wedges.
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