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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Maple Dijon & Chili Sauce

Take your backyard barbecue from good to great with these tender and tasty Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with a savory-sweet Maple Dijon Chili Sauce. Plus, they’re healthier than most drumstick recipes out there! 297 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 Drumsticks
Calories: 2965 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks skin removed
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
The Glaze:
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken drumsticks in a large ziploc bag.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the Dijon mustard mixture over the chicken, seal the bag and massage the chicken until coated with the sauce. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Take out of the fridge about 20 minutes prior to cooking.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 375 degrees F). Lightly coat the grill with cooking spray.
  5. Place the chicken drumsticks on the grill and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, turning every 5 minutes, about 20 minutes total.
  6. Brush the chicken with the glaze. Cook for 1 minute, brush the other side with the glaze and cook for 1 minute. Serve.
The Glaze:
  1. In a small bowl, stir together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup and chili garlic sauce.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 2Drumsticks Calories 296.5kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 10.6g (4%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 14.4g (22%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 10.6mg (4%) Sodium 940.7mg (39%) Sugar 9.8g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Drumsticks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2965

% Daily Value*

Serving 2Drumsticks
Calories 296.5kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 10.6g 4%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 14.4g 22%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 10.6mg 4%
Sodium 940.7mg 39%
Sugar 9.8g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.