Best 8 Saucy Drumsticks Thighs Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our curated collection of saucy drumsticks and thighs recipes, each bursting with unique flavors and tantalizing aromas. From the classic Southern-style fried chicken to the tangy honey garlic drumsticks, our recipes cater to every palate and cooking preference. Explore the zesty lemon pepper chicken, where a vibrant blend of spices dances on your taste buds, or embark on a journey to Mexico with our flavorful chicken fajita thighs. Dive into the rich and savory world of barbecue with our sweet and smoky BBQ chicken drumsticks, or satisfy your craving for something tangy with our Asian-inspired orange chicken. Whether you prefer the crispy crunch of fried chicken or the tender juiciness of baked, our recipes offer a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your mealtimes to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED THIGHS AND DRUMSTICKS



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When Mom makes chicken, this is the way we like it prepared. It's juicy, has great barbecue flavor and makes a big batch, so it's perfect for a summer picnic and family reunions. -Brenda Beachy Belvidere, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups water
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups ketchup
1 cup canola oil
4 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
10 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and chicken drumsticks
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Pour into two large resealable plastic bags; add equal amounts of chicken to each bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt. Grill chicken skin side down, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15-20 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.

Nutrition Facts :

SAUCY BARBECUE DRUMSTICKS



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After searching for an out-of-this-world bottled barbecue sauce, I threw in the towel and stirred up my own with ketchup, honey, brown mustard-the works. -Kathleen Criddle, Lake Worth, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ketchup
2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
16 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, mix the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Reserve 2 cups sauce for serving., On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, turning occasionally and brushing generously with remaining sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95 mg cholesterol, Sodium 909 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49 g carbohydrate (48 g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29 g protein.

SAUCY CHICKEN THIGHS



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Everyone raves about how sweet the sauce is for these slow-cooked chicken thighs. They're such a breeze because they simmer away while you do other things. They're ideal appetizers, but you can also add your favorite side for a nice meal. -Kim Puckett, Reagan, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3-1/4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce. Pour over chicken; stir to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SAUCY DRUMSTICKS & THIGHS



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This is very good! I used crushed tomatoes when I first made this, as I didn't have diced at the time. It still turned out great! From Southern Living's Our Best Easy Weeknight Favorites.

Provided by Chef 313014

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 3h13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup dried onion flakes or 1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
6 skinless chicken drumsticks
6 skinless chicken thighs
hot cooked rice or egg noodles

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a 4-quart electric slow cooker; add chicken pieces, pushing them down into sauce.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH 3 1/2 to 4 hours or on LOW 6 1/2 hours.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.
  • This is fall-off-the-bone tender chicken after it simmers in a well-seasoned thick tomato sauce. Use all chicken thighs, if you'd prefer.

EASY HOISIN GLAZED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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We hope you're not afraid to get your hands sticky because this Asian-inspired hoisin glazed chicken is all about the salty, sweet, robust flavor of hoisin sauce. Chicken drumsticks are smothered in the uniquely flavorful dark brown sauce and baked to a crisp in the oven. The result is savory, tender, juicy chicken that's ready in under an hour.

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup hoisin sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce (can sub sriracha)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (can substitute apple cider vinegar)
3 cloves garlic (finely minced )
8 chicken drumsticks

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk the hoisin sauce, water, soy sauce, garlic chili sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic.
  • Lay the chicken drumsticks in a single layer in a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Pour the sauce over the top and mix so that the chicken is well-coated in the sauce.
  • Bake the chicken, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Baste the chicken with some of the sauce in the baking dish then broil it for 5 minutes to lightly crisp and brown the skin.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = 2 chicken drumsticks, Calories 328 kcal, Sugar 10 g, Sodium 1026 mg, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

SUPER EASY BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS & THIGHS



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This recipe was given to me by a friend and I love it because it is very quick and easy to make & the taste is FABULOUS. Use your favorite BBQ sauce. This is best if you can let the chicken marinate all day or even better overnight. Cooking time includes both parts.

Provided by pterron94

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 chicken drumsticks, with skin on
5 chicken thighs, with skin on (bone in)
2 cups barbecue sauce (you can eyeball it)

Steps:

  • PART ONE.
  • In 1 or 2 oblong storage containers (depending on size of yours - I need 2) pour 1/2 - 1 cup of BBQ sauce on bottom of each container and tilt container until BBQ sauce evenly coats bottom.
  • PART TWO.
  • Put chicken inside Dutch Oven or other large pot with lid.
  • Fill with water until water is about 2 inches higher than chicken.
  • Bring to boil and cook for 15 - 20 minutes - no longer or chicken will be tough.
  • Pour chicken & water into colander to drain water.
  • Leaving chicken in colander turn on cool water and while holding chicken leg or thigh under water pull off skin & any fat (usually on thigh pieces).
  • Place each piece into the container (for thighs place the piece meat side down - the side the bone isn't sticking out of).
  • Pour rest of the BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken making sure to cover all the meat.
  • Cover container and put into fridge either for the rest of the day or overnight. Because the chicken is hot it absorbs more of the BBQ sauce flavoring.
  • Tip - Because the sauce hasn't been cooked I save the extra sauce in a freezer bag in the fridge till the next time & use it first to line the container bottom. It doesn't go bad.
  • PART THREE.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place coated pieces on greased oblong pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes (tastes even better if done on a grill).

SPICY DRUMSTICKS



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Make and share this Spicy Drumsticks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 chicken drumsticks (2 lb.)
salt and pepper
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Spray a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Put drumsticks in the baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients.
  • Take drumsticks out of the oven and pour sauce mixture over them.
  • Bake the drumsticks for 30 minutes or until juice run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.2, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 147.8, Sodium 775.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 16.4, Protein 35.4

OVEN BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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A wonderful chicken recipe that can either be nice and gentle, or have a bit of a kick!

Provided by Nichole S

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 chicken drumsticks
½ cup water
⅓ cup ketchup
⅓ cup white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place drumsticks in a baking dish.
  • Whisk water, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder together in a bowl; pour mixture over drumsticks. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour, turning chicken about halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 2071.9 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and cooking.
  • Use a combination of wet and dry rubs to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the chicken in the pan or baking dish to ensure even cooking.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in tender and succulent meat.

Conclusion:

These saucy drumsticks and thighs recipes offer a delightful culinary journey, catering to diverse taste preferences and cooking methods. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy glaze, a spicy and smoky rub, or a rich and savory sauce, these recipes provide a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With careful preparation, attention to cooking techniques, and a touch of creativity, you can create a memorable and satisfying meal that will impress family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove or oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to deliver lip-smacking dishes every time.

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