Sticky Grilled Drumsticks with Plum Sauce

Sticky Grilled Drumsticks with Plum Sauce
Sticky Grilled Drumsticks with Plum Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 562 calories, 41g of protein, and 34g of fat per serving. The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up pepper jelly, purple plums, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
Light a grill. Rub the chicken with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
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3
Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
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4
Add the plums and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened and nearly broken down, about 5 minutes.
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5
Add the red pepper jelly and mustard and bring to a boil, stirring until the jelly is melted. Carefully transfer the mixture to a food processor.
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6
Add the water and puree until smooth. Season the plum sauce with salt and pepper.
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7
Liberally brush the plum sauce all over the chicken and grill, turning the drumsticks occasionally, until they are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
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8
Serve the drumsticks with any remaining plum sauce at the table.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score12
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