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Spicy Chicken Drummettes

By Kristin Miller

3.5

(6)

Ingredients

1/2 stick of margarine
1/2 cup Texas Pete Hot Sauce (or other comparable hot sauce)
1 package powdered ranch dressing mix
2 pounds chicken drummettes (baby chicken legs)
1 cup blue cheese dressing
celery stalks to accompany

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt margarine in saucepan. Add 1/2 cup Texas Pete Hot Sauce.

    Step 2

    Rinse and dry drummettes. Dip chicken in hot sauce mixture. Roll them in powdered Ranch dressing mix.

    Step 3

    Spread onto baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes.

    Step 4

    Serve with celery and blue cheese dressing.

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