Hi all....when life hands you lemons....let's just say I've been drinking a lot of lemonade lately. or Michelob Ultra....I told you I wouldn't blog daily. But I didn't think it'd be 10 whopping days. Things have just been swamped around here. After we got back from our camping trip over the 4th of July, Andy noticed in the Sioux City paper that one of his college buddies' mom had passed away. He came home and immediately said we needed to get a sitter - for the next day! So, I called my awesome sister, and she agreed to help us out. Ironically, it wasn't long, and that college buddy called us. I felt so bad for him. His mom was 61 and died very suddenly of a brain aneurysm. So, so sad. Andy and his buddy have been friends for 18 years now! Andy had made several trips out to their house, and had spent quite a bit of time with them. It was nice to hear Andy's stories on our 2 hour drive over to the funeral. It's so nice and comforting to reminesce (I think).
After that funeral, I had to kick it in gear as far as working goes....so I've been working my tail off a bit. I'm driven tho - I've got a lot of goals that I really need work for. I fell a bit short on a couple of goals I had this past year, so need to work harder this year. (Our Stampin' Up! year runs July 1 to June 30th) Anyway.....these are all of the reasons for my lack of posting. Hopefully life will settle down a titch so I can be freed up just a little more.
Anyway...while we were camping I made these Chicken Drummies one night for the group of us. I had made them a couple of times at home - in the oven - and we all love them. Even my lil' Aubrie will eat an entire chicken leg! So, we decided to make them over the campfire. I had put them in a couple of aluminum pans, we set them over the coals and then we trekked off on a little adventure. I figured they needed to cook over the coals for about an hour and a half ( since I wasn't sure of the temperature). We were gone a little longer than expected...thanks to a horseshoe game and a couple too many brewski's! I was a little nervous that they would be overcooked. They were cooked, but not overly so. And they made up so many juices, and simmering in those juices for so long, they just fell right off the bone....they were good, but I thought they were better when cooked in the oven. If we make them on the coals or grill again, I think we will try poking holes in the bottom of the pan midway thru so that some of the juices run out.....maybe.
These are really super yummy, and I won't claim credit for the recipe - I got it from Taste of Home - I find a lot of their recipes to be easy and delish! This one ranks right up there:
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Drummies
2 C sugar
1/4 C paprika
2 T. salt
2 t. pepper
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. cayenne pepper ( I leave this out for the sake of the kiddos!)
20 chicken drumsticks - although you may have enough seasoning to make up to 30
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine everything but the drumsticks. Add drumsticks a few at a time, seal and shake to coat.
Place in two greased 15 x 10 x 1 baking pans. ( I have used 9 x 13) Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. ( a small amount of juice will form in pan)
Bake, uncovered at 325 for 50 - 60 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180.
I will add that I do cut this recipe in half when it's just our family. So, 10 drummies. There are never any leftovers. Ever. Will can eat 4 of these - and he's 5!!! Alex asked for chicken legs for lunch, and cried when I didn't have any!! They are very easy. Toss a salad to go along side, and maybe some veggies....you've got yourself a meal!
Go ahead - go try some!! If you have a Hy-Vee near you - drumsticks are on sale this week for 88 cents/lbs!!!
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