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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper on all sides.
Step 2
Heat grill to medium-high, about 5 minutes, until grates are hot and oiled.
Step 3
Place drumsticks on grill and cook 6 minutes per side, turning once, until skin is golden.
Step 4
Brush both sides with sweet chili sauce, then grill 2 minutes per side until glaze caramelizes.
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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