Description
Succulent BBQ Grilled Drumsticks with smoky, charred exterior and juicy, tender meat. Perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Drumsticks
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Begin by heating your grill to medium heat.
- Mix the Seasonings: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Coat the Drumsticks: Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl, tossing them in the seasoning mixture.
- Grill the Drumsticks: Carefully place the seasoned drumsticks on the hot grill. Cook for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Glaze with BBQ Sauce: In the last five minutes, brush the drumsticks with BBQ sauce.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the drumsticks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
Notes
For even more flavor, marinate the drumsticks overnight. If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook them in the oven at 425°F for about 35-40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ, Grilled Chicken, Drumsticks, Summer Recipes, Easy Dinner