Blueberry BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Prep: 15 minutes
Grill: 20 minutes • Serves: 4
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon PICS kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon PICS fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
8 pieces Market 32 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks (about 3-1/4 pounds)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup PICS frozen blueberries, thawed
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup PICS chicken stock
1/4 cup Full Circle Market™ organic blueberry fruit spread or preserves
1/4 cup spicy ketchup or PICS chili sauce
2 tablespoons PICS balsamic vinegar
Chopped green onion for garnish (optional)
1.Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In small bowl, stir oil, poultry seasoning, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Pat chicken dry with paper towel; rub with oil mixture.
2.In blender, purée garlic, blueberries, red onion, stock, fruit spread, ketchup and vinegar. Makes about 1-1/2 cups blueberry mixture.
3.In small bowl, reserve 1 cup blueberry mixture. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning frequently. During last 5 minutes of cooking, brush both sides of chicken with remaining 1/2 cup blueberry mixture. Makes 8 pieces chicken.
4.Serve chicken with reserved blueberry mixture garnished with green onion, if desired.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 pieces chicken, 1/4 cup blueberry mixture):
516 Calories, 29g Fat (7g Saturated), 244mg Cholesterol, 593mg Sodium,
17g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 12g Sugars, 9g Added Sugars, 44g Protein
Chef Tip:
Don’t forget the drinks! Pair game-day fare with beverages like craft beer, ready-made juices and more refreshing sips, all available at your local Market 32 and Price Chopper.