Grilled Thighs and Drumsticks Recipe

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When Mom makes chicken, this is the way we like it prepared. It's juicy, has great barbecue flavor and makes a big batch, so it's perfect for a summer picnic and family reunions. -Brenda Beachy Belvidere, Tennessee

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Grilled Thighs and Drumsticks Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 30 min.
  • Yield: 12-14 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups cider vinegar
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 4 tablespoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
  • 10 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and chicken drumsticks
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Pour into two large resealable plastic bags; add equal amounts of chicken to each bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
  • Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. Grill chicken skin side down, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15-20 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 180°. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Originally published as Grilled Thighs and Drumsticks in Taste of Home August/September 2004, p36

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Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2011 by galinthewoods

I made only half of this recipe and it turned out great. The marinade gives the chicken a great flavor when it is first cooked, but when I reheated the leftovers it helped to brush it with a little barbecue sauce.


Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2010 by Planetcaravan19f

I used this recipe for some legs and wings I took camping with me. It kept in the cooler very well, and was very tasty!!


Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by LizBaumann

Very tasty marinade. We have made this twice with excellent results (although we did make only 1/4 of the recipe for the two of us).

 
 
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