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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Fire up your taste buds and sink your teeth into these mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Drumsticks—juicy, smoky, and perfect for any summer gathering!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 ounces 425g tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 100g light brown sugar
  • 1 cup 240ml low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 12 large chicken drumsticks pat dry

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine tomato sauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and mustard. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through. Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside some sauce in a cup.
  • Preheat and grease the grill grates with oil. Heat the grill to high heat. Place the chicken drumsticks on the grill. The chicken is already cooked, so you're just looking to char the skin. Brush some extra BBQ sauce on the chicken as you grill, rotating the drumsticks until lightly charred on each side. This should only take a few minutes if the grill is hot enough.
  • Serve the BBQ chicken drumsticks with your favorite BBQ side dishes.

Notes

Notes: You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the BBQ sauce by tweaking the sugar and vinegar proportions to suit your taste.
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