Ingredients
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- 2 to 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 3/4 to 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- Optional: a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- Pat the drumsticks dry and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and any optional spices you like.
- Oil the grill grates lightly and place drumsticks on the grill.
- Grill for about 25 to 35 minutes, turning every 6 to 8 minutes.
- Brush on BBQ sauce when the drumsticks are close to done, in the last 5 to 8 minutes.
- Check doneness using a meat thermometer (internal temp of 165 F), or pierce near the bone and look for clear juices.
- Let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a glossy finish, add one more quick brush of sauce right after they come off the grill, ensuring to use a clean brush.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg