Grilled Drumsticks with Pesto
A traditional pesto infuses these drumsticks with fantastic flavor during grilling. Create seasonal variety by adding different herbs and nuts to the pesto and serving with different vegetable side dishes.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 5 to 6 drumsticks, 1 ½ cups pesto
Grilled Drumsticks with Pesto
Ingredients
for the pesto
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leavees
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
for the chicken
1 package (20 ounces) Just BARE® Chicken Drumsticks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
• Combine all pesto ingredients except 1 cup olive oil in food processor. Finely chop, then gradually add oil until well mixed; set aside.
• Prepare grill. Coat drumsticks with 1 tablespoon olive oil; add salt and pepper. Grill over medium hot coals for 15 to 20 minutes turning occasionally. Brush drumsticks with ¼ cup of pesto. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Serve with extra pesto. Refrigerate pesto to toss with salads, eggs, or to serve with tomatoes.
Nutritional Information
5 Servings • Serving Size: 1 drumstick, 1 tablespoon pesto • Calories 212 • % Calories from Fat 72 % • Total Fat 18 g • Saturated Fat 4 g • Cholesterol 70 mg • Sodium 435 mg • Total Carbohydrate 0 g • Dietary Fiber 0 g • Protein 15 g • Sugars 0 g • % DAILY VALUE • Vitamin A 8 % • Vitamin C 3 % • Calcium 4 % • Iron 6 % • DIETARY EXCHANGES • Lean Meat 2 • Fat 2