Smoked Chicken Drumsticks with Coriander
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Twelve 4-ounce chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups hardwood chips, such as hickory or applewood, soaked in water for 1 hour and drained
- In a medium bowl, stir the brown sugar with the mustard, coriander and jalapeno and season with salt and pepper.
- Scrape the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add the chicken drumsticks and turn to coat.
- Seal the bag, pressing out the air; refrigerate the chicken overnight.
- Light a grill and oil the grate.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Wrap the soaked wood chips in a double layer of foil and poke holes in the top of the packet.
- Remove the grill grate.
- Turn the heat off on half of the grill or rake the coals to one side.
- Set the wood chip packet directly on the coals or flames and replace the grill grate.
- When the chips are smoking, return the chicken to the grill over indirect heat.
- Cover the grill and smoke the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the drumsticks registers 165, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.
brown sugar, mustard, ground coriander, jalapeno, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, hardwood chips
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoked-chicken-drumsticks-coriander (may not work)