Barbecue Drumsticks with Napa Slaw

Summer is an especially nice time to experiment with different dry seasonings for grilling. Dry rubs are quick, are immensely flexible as far as flavor goes, and they shortcut just about any recipe. This Asian-inspired slaw can be dressed up or down, depending on the vegetable mélange you chose.

Prep Time 
Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
4

Ingredients 

CHICKEN
5 to 8 (24 ounces) Gold'n Plump® Chicken Drumsticks
1 to 2 tablespoons garlic pepper or chipotle barbecue rub
SLAW
4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

Heat grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken with garlic pepper or barbecue rub. Place on grill; cover. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink near bone or in center.

Meanwhile, mix cabbage, zucchini, carrot, onion, mint, and cilantro in large bowl. Mix vinegar and oil until blended; pour over salad and toss. Serve with grilled chicken.

Tips 

You can make your own rubs by mixing up blends of your favorite herbs and spices; store them in recycled shaker bottles leftover from herbs or spices you’ve used up.

 

Variations 

Gold'n Plump® Bone-in Chicken Thighs may be substituted for Gold'n Plump® Chicken Drumsticks.

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Possible Substitutions 
Cuisine 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      4
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      210
    • Calories from Fat 
      46%
    • Total Fat 
      11g
    • Saturated Fat 
      3g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      11g
    • Protein 
      20g
    • Sugars 
      7g
    • Cholesterol 
      92mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      2g
    • Sodium 
      555mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Vitamin A 
      63%
    • Vitamin C 
      54%
    • Calcium 
      10%
    • Iron 
      10%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Vegetable 
      2
    • Med-Fat Meat 
      2
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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