Marinated and grilled in a scotch bonnet and orange glaze, these chicken drumsticks are perfectly sweet and spicy. This is one grilled chicken recipe you’ll be craving all summer long!
So somehow May is here.
Not sure when that happened, but April definitely breezed right by.
Of course that means summer will be here before we know it (and probably gone just as fast,) so it’s time to make the best of the warmer weather by pulling out the grill!
This recipe features a boldly citrus, sweet and spicy glaze slathered over grilled chicken drumsticks.
It has a satisfying zing that will have you reaching for more.
About the ingredients for Grilled Orange Chicken
Orange Juice – Use 100% from juice Orange juice. You want real orange flavour here.
Scotch bonnet Pepper – I usually seed the pepper to limit the heat to more of a zing. If you are looking for some serious heat then use the seeds.
Honey – The honey will balance out the orange and pepper plus help create the actual glaze.
Chicken – I used drumsticks but of course this glaze is fantastic on any cut of chicken. Just adjust your cooking time.
Seasoning – Just a little salt and pepper will do.
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Orange Glazed BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients:
4 Cups Orange Juice
1 Scotch bonnet Pepper, halved and seeded
1 Tbsp honey
12 Chicken Drumsticks
salt
pepper
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, scotch bonnet, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Bring the orange juice mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower to medium and allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until the orange juice mixture has reduced and thickened. It should be as thick as syrup when done.
Remove from the heat and remove the scotch bonnet peppers. Set aside.
Preheat your grill to medium-high, and brush with a little oil.
Season your chicken with salt and pepper then toss in 1/4 cup of the glaze, and toss to coat in a bowl.
Transfer chicken to the grill, and grill chicken until cooked through, about 30 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes and brushing with the rest of the glaze after each rotation.
Remove from grill and transfer to plate.
If desired, slice an orange and grill slices about 2-3 minutes per side to serve with chicken.
Orange Glazed BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Marinated and grilled in a scotch bonnet and orange glaze, these chicken drumsticks are perfectly sweet and spicy.
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Orange Juice
- 1 Scotch bonnet Pepper, halved and seeded
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 12 Chicken Drumsticks
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the orange juice, scotch bonnet, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bring the orange juice mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower to medium and allow to simmer for 30 minutes or until the orange juice mixture has reduced and thickened. It should be as thick as syrup when done.
- Remove from the heat and remove the scotch bonnet peppers. Set aside.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high, and brush with a little oil.
- Season your chicken with salt and pepper then toss in 1/4 cup of the glaze, and toss to coat in a bowl.
- Transfer chicken to the grill, and grill chicken until cooked through, about 30 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes and brushing with the rest of the glaze after each rotation.
- Remove from grill and transfer to plate.
- If desired, slice an orange and grill slices about 2-3 minutes per side to serve with chicken.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
2 drumsticksAmount Per Serving: Calories: 424Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 278mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 45g
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Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!
Melissa Mitchell
Monday 9th of May 2016
I love to do drumsticks in flavors that are different. This sounds amazing!
Ashley Sears
Monday 9th of May 2016
This drumsticks look so delicious! I will have to give them a shot.
Dandi D
Tuesday 3rd of May 2016
These look like an amazing summer meal to try soon!
Elizabeth Matthiesen
Tuesday 3rd of May 2016
This sounds and looks delicious. I looked up what Scotch bonnet Peppers are as I've not heard that name before and I'd have to substitute with a normal pepper as I read that the Scotch bonnet Peppers pack a punch. :-)
Elizabeth
Tuesday 3rd of May 2016
Yeah Habanero's or any other hot pepper would work if you like heat. If you prefer no heat, leave it out! It's actually not very spicy in the end since you cook them in the sauce without the seeds (which hold most of the heat). I found the glaze mellowed out quite a bit after being on the grill. They ended up being mild enough that my kids could eat them.
Liz Mays
Tuesday 3rd of May 2016
That sauce looks so appetizing and delish! I've never made an orange sauce at home, but it sounds delectable!