Smoked Hot Honey Ancho Drumettes

Add these to your next game day spread! They’re smoky, sweet, a little spicy, and finished with the easiest hot honey-lime butter glaze.
10 min
Prep Time1 hrs
Cook TimeBeginner
Difficulty0
LikesInstructions
- Step 1: Season the drumettes generously with 2-3 tablespoons Sweet Ancho Seasoning Blend and smoke at 250°F for about 45 minutes.
- Step 2: Increase the temperature to 375°F and cook another 10–15 minutes, or until browned, crisp around the edges, and cooked through.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, melt the butter with the honey, second listed ancho chile powder, cayenne, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Toss the hot drumettes in the glaze and serve alongside your favorite game day snacks!
Serving Size
Ingredients
- 2 pound(s) Chicken Drummettes
- 3 tablespoon(s) Sweet Ancho Seasoning Blend (see recipe below)
- 3 tablespoon(s) Salted Butter
- 2 tablespoon(s) Honey
- 1/4 Ancho Chile Powder
- 1/4 Cayenne (to taste)
- 1 Lime, zested
- 1 Squeeze of Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoon(s) Cilantro, Chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Salt (to Taste)
Sweet Ancho Blend
- 2 tablespoon(s) Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) Celery Seed
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) Pinch of Cayenne
Tools Needed
- Mixing Bowls
- Sauce Pot
- Sauce Pot & Baster
Chef Pairings
Sweet ancho-smoked chicken drumettes get crispy over high heat, then tossed in a buttery honey-lime glaze with cayenne and fresh cilantro.

