Season drumsticks with salt and pepper. In a shallow dish
combine remaining ingredients. Roll drumsticks in sauce,
reserving excess. Wrap drumsticks individually in aluminum
foil, adding a spoonful of sauce to each package. Grill 6
to 8-inches from hot coals, or bake at 375oF 1 hour,
turning once. Unwrap drumsticks and place on grill, or
broiling pan. Add drippings from foil packages to
remaining sauce. Grill or broil drumsticks turning and
basting frequently with sauce for 15 minutes or until
cooked through.
NORTH CAROLINA GRILLED CHICKEN Serves 4-6
This was a National Chicken Cooking Contest winner.
2 chickens, cut in half lengthwise
1 cup butter or margarine (2 sticks), melted
2 envelopes (6-ounces each) Italian salad dressing mix
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Place chicken in a shallow dish. In a measuring cup
combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken; cover
and refrigerate. Melt butter or margarine in saucepan.
Marinate turning occasionally, for 3 to 4 hours or
overnight. Grill chicken 5 to 6 inches above medium-hot
coals for 35 to 45 minutes or until cooked through. Turn
and baste with marinade every 10 to 15 minutes.
PEPPERY GRILLED THIGH SALADServes 4
The arugula called for in this recipe is not essential and
you can substitute watercress or even iceberg lettuce if
you have to. But if you can find it, it's a fresh
attractive taste. I used to grow arugula in my back yard
garden, using seeds a friend brought back for me from