Herb and Spice Marinated BBQ Chicken Drumettes

A moist and tender chicken recipe will have your guests coming back for more.

The 10% cream in the recipe adds moisture, the herbs and spice make this recipe aromatic and inviting! A terrific way to start your Al Fresco night on the patio! Crisp, tender and delicious!

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Standing time: 1½ hrs

Grill time: 18 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

16 chicken drumettes*, about 1½ lbs (750 g)

½ cup (125 mL) 10% half-and-half cream

½ small onion, peeled

3 cloves garlic, peeled

3-inch (8 cm) piece of ginger, peeled and minced

Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp/45 mL of juice)

½ cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro leaves

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted

1 tbsp (15 mL) each, Dijon mustard, liquid honey and apple cider vinegar

2 tsp (10 mL) each, ground cumin and coriander

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1 tsp (5 mL) each, ground turmeric and cayenne

Salt and pepper, to taste

Pull the skin off the chicken drumettes, place into an 8-inch (20 cm) square glass baking dish or similar size stainless steel pan.

In a food processor, combine, cream, onion, garlic, ginger, lemon zest and juice, coriander leaves, butter, mustard, honey, vinegar, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and salt and pepper; process until smooth. Pour marinade over chicken; cover and refrigerate for 1½ to 2 hours, to allow the flavours to develop.

Pre-heat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Place chicken pieces on greased grill; lower temperature to medium-low. Grill covered for 9 minutes, turn the chicken over and grill covered for 8 to 9 minutes or until juices run clear from the chicken with tested with a fork. Place on a serving platter to share.

Note: Chicken drumettes are the thick meaty part of the wing; almost look like a mini leg.

Cooking Tips: Use the round end of the spoon to easily peel the ginger root.

Roll lemon firmly with your hands to release the juice under the skin of the lemon.

Serve with an extra thick and tangy sour cream dip.

Foods Safety Tips: Make sure you always place raw meat on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator and never close to ready to eat foods.

Always wash your hands after handling raw poultry. Remove cooked chicken from the barbecue with clean tongs and to a clean plate.

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Energy: 250 Calories

Protein: 25 g

Carbohydrate: 10 g

Fat: 12 g

Fibre: 1.3 g

Sodium: 239 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient and % DV*

Calcium: 7% / 76 mg

Selenium: 57%

Vitamin B12: 39%

Zinc: 34%

Vitamin B6: 31%

*Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.