BEER-BRINED CHICKEN DRUMMIES

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Reach for this recipe when your party preparations get hectic-you'll need just minutes to get the drummettes in the brine, then rub and bake them. They'll turn out tender and terrific!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
2 tablespoons kosher (coarse) salt
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 cans or bottles (12 oz each) beer or nonalcoholic beer, chilled
24 chicken wing drummettes (3 lb)
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and the beer. Add drummettes. Seal bag; place in large bowl. Refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375F°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Remove chicken from brine; discard brine. Rinse chicken thoroughly with cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in pan.
  • In small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 teaspoons salt, the garlic powder and pepper. Brush oil over chicken. Sprinkle with rub mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 45 to 55 minutes, turning after 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (3 Drummies), Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Sagar Sagarkhadga
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These chicken drummies were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Hasham Op
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I would have liked the chicken to be a little more crispy, but overall, this was a good recipe.


Keshar Thapa
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These chicken drummies were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I had hoped.


Jerry Thomas
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken drummies turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Cec Rendon
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these chicken drummies again and again.


Sajid Lovely
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful.


Kaur Kangur
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I made these chicken drummies for my son's birthday party, and they were a huge success. All the kids loved them.


Severa Navarro
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These chicken drummies are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they're always a hit with guests.


Rhonda Johns
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I've never made chicken drummies before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The chicken turned out perfectly, and my family loved it.


Noah Rodriguez
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I'm not a big fan of beer, but I loved these chicken drummies. The brine really tenderized the chicken and gave it a great flavor.


Michael Foster
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These chicken drummies were a huge disappointment. They were tough and chewy, and the sauce was bland.


Shemar Moore
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't turn out as flavorful as I had hoped.


Oni Favour
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The chicken was a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was amazing.


Nuurwo Cabdi
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I love the flavor of the beer brine. It really gives the chicken a unique and delicious taste.


Arham Jabbar
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken drummies. They're so easy to make and always turn out great.


AbDul HaMeeD_LaSHarI
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious.


Athena Chipangura
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These chicken drummies were a hit at my last party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the beer brine really made a difference.