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May 25, 2011

Charred Orange Glazed Chicken



8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
2/3 cup mesquite- or hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
1/4 cup apricot fruit spread
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1. Heat grill or broiler. (If broiling, line broiler pan with foil; top with broiler rack. Spray with cooking spray; place chicken on rack. ) Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or coals 20 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink, turning every 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in small bowl until blended. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture.

3. Brush chicken with half of the remaining barbecue sauce; grill 1 minute. Turn and brush with remaining sauce; grill 1 minute. Brush with reserved 2 tablespoons sauce before serving.

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