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Sweet Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Sticky-glazed drumsticks with a balance of sweet chili heat and bright lime, cooked until the skin crisps and caramelizes on the grill. Ready in under 20 minutes for a weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
32g
Sweet Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
casualsatisfyingamericanchickencrispyjuicytenderweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper on all sides.

  2. Step 2

    Heat grill to medium-high, about 5 minutes, until grates are hot and oiled.

  3. Step 3

    Place drumsticks on grill and cook 6 minutes per side, turning once, until skin is golden.

  4. Step 4

    Brush both sides with sweet chili sauce, then grill 2 minutes per side until glaze caramelizes.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer to a plate and squeeze fresh lime juice over the drumsticks.

Tools you’ll need

  • grill (gas or charcoal)
  • tongs
  • paper towels
  • brush or spoon for sauce

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