Sweet Heat Drumettes Recipes

HOT, SWEET AND STICKY CHICKEN DRUMETTES

Steps:

• In large bowl stir preserves, garlic sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, minced rosemary and mustard.
• Add the drumettes and toss well to coat.
• Cover and marinate in the fridge stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
• Grill turning often basting and cooking a total of about 30 minutes.
• Dont bast at the last 10 minutes of cooking.

SWEET AND SOUR DRUMETTES

Steps:

• Dip chicken in egg beat, then flour. Fry in a large skillet until crispy, about 15 minutes. Drain and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• To Make Sauce: In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, water, sugar and vinegar. Mix together and pour over chicken.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

SWEET-TANGY-GARLIC DRUMETTES

Steps:

• .Rinse and pat-dry approximately 20 drummettes.
• Toss into a sealable plastic bag.
• Combine garlic, honey, mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper; mix together.
• Add mix to the bag of chicken, tossing to coat each piece well.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place chicken in a single layer on a wire rack set over an oven tray.
• Bake 45 minutes until well browned and cooked through.

SWEET HEAT BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, buffalo sauce (can sub 2 tbs adobo or 2 tbs Sriracha), garlic and brown sugar.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with nonstick cooking spray or can brush with vegetable oil.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss chicken drumettes with 1 cup of the barbecue sauce. Arrange on prepared baking sheet, being sure the drumettes aren't touching each other.
• Bake until opaque and cooked throughout, about 30-35 minutes, turning over halfway through cooking.
• Carefully toss with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce.

SWEET AND SPICY DRUMETTES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small saucepan, add the butter and melt over medium-low heat. Stir in the honey, and cook until the mixture bubbles, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pecans, ground ancho and garlic powder. Season the marinade, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• ** Arrange the drumettes on a baking sheet, and brush each with the marinade. Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Baste once, halfway through baking time. Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot.
• *Cook's Note: The ancho chile is a dried poblano chile. It is also sold as "pasilla" in the US. It is a deep red color, and the flavor ranges from mild to pungent. The rich, slightly fruit flavored ancho is the sweetest of the dried chiles. Anchos are often sold whole and can be stemmed, seeded then ground at home in a coffee or spice grinder. They can also be found at most supermarkets, Latin specialty markets or online.
• **Cook's Note: Cover your baking sheet with tin foil for easy clean up and to prevent marinade from burning in the oven.

SWEET AND SOUR WINGS OR DRUMETTES

Steps:

• Cut off wing tips and discard, Cut wings apart at joint. Place on foil lined baking sheet with sides. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
• Put sugar and flour into saucepan, stir thoroughly. Add water, vinegar, soya sauce and ketchup. Stir and cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat. When wings have baked for 30 minutes, brush liberally with sauce. Bake 10 minutes more, brush with sauce again and bake 10 minutes more. If chicken is tender, remove from the oven. If not brush with sauce once more and continue to bake until done. Serve hot! Makes about 36 pieces.
• Note: I use all sauce on chicken, not just some--makes a more tender chicken. And I always have to double or triple this recipe.

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN DRUMETTES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, Marsala wine, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, chili powder, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved. Put the chicken drumettes in a 1-gallon size, resealable plastic bag. Add the pineapple liquid to the chicken and seal removing as much air as possible from the bag. Marinate the chicken for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
• Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it liberally with vegetable cooking spray.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan. Season the chicken with salt, to taste, and bake until the skin is caramelized and very dark in spots, about 30 to 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the marinade into a small saucepan. Whisk in the arrowroot or cornstarch, if using, and bring to a boil over medium heat (in order to kill bacteria). Reduce the heat to a low boil and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
• Using a pastry brush, brush some of the cooked marinade over the chicken or pour it into a small bowl and serve on the side. Arrange the chicken on a platter, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.