Pomegranate Chicken Drumsticks

PaulaG's Note:

Developed for RSC #18. These are delicious. A little sweet with a touch of heat.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 12 chicken drumsticks
• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
• 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a roasting pan with on top of a foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Rinse chicken under running water and pat dry. If desired, lightly salt and pepper to taste. Go lightly on the salt due to the soy sauce in the glaze. Arrange chicken on foil and place in preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
2. While the chicken is baking place the Pomegranate juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce by about half. Add remaining ingredients and cook a few minutes to thicken.
3. Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Remove precooked chicken from oven and baste with glaze. Grill until cooked through and glazed, basting and turning every 3 to 5 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through in about 15 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully so as not burn the glaze.

Reviews

[mersaydees]

These are great! Forget expensive and over-priced chicken wings for the SuperBowl! I'll make these drumsticks! These are awesome! Thanks, PaulaG. Made for Aussie Kiwi Recipe Swap #72.

[Mom2Rose]

Aussie Swap #72: These drumsticks were out of this world! The pomegranate lends an excellent flavor and the kick from the ginger is delicious!

[Mia in Germany]

Utterly yummy - I didn't recognize the sesame oil flavour which was good because that way it didn't overwhelm the pomegranate tang. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Made for RSC #18