BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Servings: 6
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Ingredients
- 1 package of 12 drum sticks or 1 whole chicken broken into 10 pieces
Brine
- 2 scallions chopped into fourths
- 2 cloves fresh garlic smashed
- 2 TBSP salt
- 2 TBSP brown sugar
- water until it covers all the meat in the pot
Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 TBSP honey
- 3 TBSP brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 inch piece of garlic sliced
- 2 lemons juiced
- red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Mix brine ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir with a whisk.
- Cover the chicken with the brine and cover with plastic wrap or use a ziploc.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 hour (but not longer).
- Heat up a grill to 350°F/175°C.
- Drain the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season it lightly with salt and pepper then place the chicken on hot grill.
- Brown the chicken on both sides — about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Then lower the heat and continue to cook the chicken through for about 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat add sauce ingredients.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until flavors come together and sauce is slightly thicker.
- Baste the chicken with a pastry brush and continue cooking chicken on grill for another 5-7 minutes.
- Baste again when done and serve extra sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 4580mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g