BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Peach Glaze (Printable)

Juicy chicken drumsticks with sweet, spicy peach glaze.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 chicken drumsticks
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Spicy Peach Glaze

05 - 2/3 cup peach preserves or jam
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F).
02 - Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, hot sauce, garlic, and ginger. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, 3–5 minutes. Set aside.
04 - Place drumsticks on the grill. Cook for 25–30 minutes, turning every 5–7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and skin is golden.
05 - During the last 10 minutes of grilling, brush the drumsticks generously with the spicy peach glaze, turning and glazing a few times until sticky and caramelized.
06 - Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with extra glaze on the side, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a perfect combination of sweet and spicy that keeps everyone guessing what's in the glaze.
  • You can easily adapt it to your preferred spice level or chicken cut.
02 -
  • Don’t skip drying the chicken—this step is key to achieving that crispy skin.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, let it simmer longer to evaporate more liquid.
03 -
  • Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for optimal safety and juiciness.
  • For an extra kick, substitute half of the peach preserves with diced fresh peaches in the glaze.
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