Char-Grilled Turkey Drumsticks
Char-Grilled Turkey Drumsticks balance a gentle sweetness with a peppery kick, thanks to a citrusy soak and a sticky honey finish. The meat stays juicy while the grill adds smoky edges and a crisp, caramelized crust, perfect for backyard cookouts, tailgates, or casual summer dinners.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Char-Grilled Turkey Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
In a large pot, combine the lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper, pepper, and onion. Add the turkey legs to the mixture and bring it to a boil. Cook for 30 to 45 minutes, until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
- 3
Remove the onion slices from the mixture and place them on the prepared grill. Set the turkey legs on top of the onions. Drizzle with honey and season with steak seasoning. Cook, turning once, for 20 minutes, or until a crisp, browned crust forms on the turkey legs.
- Calories 456.58 kcal High 23%
- Protein 69.46 g Good Source 139%
- Carbohydrate 22.8 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.4 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.6 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 220.88 mg High 74%
- Sodium 882.5 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 1.27 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 16.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 21.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 100.08 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 32.09 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Char Grilled Turkey Drumsticks is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooked Turkey, Cooking Oil, and Honey. Each serving provides about 456.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Char-Grilled Turkey Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooked Turkey, Cooking Oil, Honey, Hot Sauce. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Char-Grilled Turkey Drumsticks?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 456.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Char-Grilled Turkey Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Char-Grilled Turkey Drumsticks healthy?
- Char-Grilled Turkey Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 456.58 calories and 69.46 g of protein, or 139% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 882.5 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.6 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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