Spicy Jerk Drumsticks

Name: Spicy Jerk Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 1/4 c. soy sauce; 3 tbsp. lime juice; 3 tbsp. brown sugar; 5 thin slices peeled fresh ginger; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 cloves garlic; 3 jalapeño chiles or 1 habañero chile; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice; 12 chicken drumsticks; Sliced jalapeños and lime wedges for garnish

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 7, 2017

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

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Get out of your weeknight chicken rut with these fiery, glazed drumsticks.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp. lime juice
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
5 thin slices peeled fresh ginger
3 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic
3 jalapeño chiles or 1 habañero chile
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
12 chicken drumsticks
Sliced jalapeños and lime wedges for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1In blender, puree oil, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, ginger, green onions, garlic, chiles, thyme, allspice and 3/4 teaspoon salt until smooth; transfer to gallon-size resealable bag along with chicken. Seal bag, removing excess air. Toss to coat chicken; place bag on large plate. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
2. Step 2Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line lg. rimmed baking sheet with foil; fit rack into baking sheet. Remove drumsticks from marinade (discard marinade) and gently pat dry with paper towels; arrange on rack, spacing 1 inch apart. Roast 35 to 40 minutes or until cooked through (160 degrees F). Garnish with jalapeños and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving): About 195 calories, 21 g protein, 2 g carbs, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 300 mg sodium.

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