Sweet & Spicy BBQ Drumettes

Prep: 15 minutes
Roast: 45 minutes • Serves: 4

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup grape jelly
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds chicken drumettes
3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. In small saucepot, heat vinegar, jelly, ketchup, paprika, crushed red pepper, black pepper and salt to simmering over medium heat; simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly thickened and reduced by about one-third, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool. Makes about 1 cup.

2. Pat chicken dry with paper towel. In large bowl, toss chicken with half the sauce until well coated. Place chicken in single layer on prepared pan. Roast 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is browned with crispy edges and internal temperature reaches 165°, turning twice during roasting.

 

3. Transfer chicken to large bowl; toss with remaining sauce. Serve chicken sprinkled with onions.

Approximate nutritional values per serving:
509 Calories, 21g Fat (7g Saturated), 102mg Cholesterol,
595mg Sodium, 37g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 34g Protein