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Close-up of broiled chicken drumsticks on a white plate, garnished with fresh green lettuce and rosemary, highlighting the glossy, caramelized surface of the chicken.

Beer Broiled Chicken Drumsticks

Nesting Lane
Bold and Spicy Broiled Beer Chicken Drumsticks You'll Make Again and Again! A delicious WW Friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

Zip Lock Storage Bag
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup
Broiler Pan
Meat Thermometer
Garlic Press

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 cup of the beer, jalapeño pepper, garlic, five-spice powder, and salt in a zip-lock bag.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks to the bag.
  • Squeeze out the air and seal the bag.
  • Turn the bag to coat the chicken with the marinade.
  • Place the bag in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
  • Spray the broiler rack with nonstick spray.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Transfer the chicken to the broiler rack, discarding the marinade.
  • Broil the chicken 5 inches from the heat source, turning occasionally.
  • Baste the chicken with the remaining ½ cup of beer while broiling.
  • Continue broiling until a thermometer reads 180°F, about 20 minutes.

Notes

2 Drumsticks per Serving
8 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 8 Blue Plan and 5 Green Plan
8 WW Freestyle Points and 5 Smart Points
We are not associated with Weight Watchers/WW in any way. Double check points on their official calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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