Smoked Chicken Drumsticks with Coriander

By kathryns

Marinate chicken overnight; can be prepared and kept refrigerated a day ahead.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1-1/2 TB ground coriander
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• Kosher salt and 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

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.

2. Light a grill and oil the grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken over mod-
erately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

3. 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 chickefi tothe 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.