Spicy Surge Soda BBQ Chicken Drumettes

Juicy chicken drumettes glazed with a tangy, spicy Surge soda barbecue sauce—perfect for gatherings or game nights.

Cuisine: American

Cooking time: 55 minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 kg chicken drumettes
  • 2 cups Surge soda
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
  2. 2. Pat drumettes dry and toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and half the smoked paprika.
  3. 3. Arrange drumettes on the rack. Bake 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
  4. 4. Meanwhile, combine Surge soda, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne, and remaining paprika in a saucepan.
  5. 5. Simmer sauce over medium heat, stirring, until reduced by half and thick, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Remove drumettes from oven. Brush generously with Surge BBQ sauce.
  7. 7. Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes, basting once halfway, until sticky and caramelized.
  8. 8. Serve hot, with extra sauce on the side if desired.

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