Easy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

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Make these incredible grilled BBQ chicken drumsticks on a hectic weeknight or for your upcoming backyard barbecue or cookout. And guess what? They’re Whole30 and Keto friendly! They’re simple to make, packed with bbq flavor, super juicy, and just the right amount of sticky.

Mix the salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder and onion powder together in a small bowl. Lightly coat the chicken drumsticks with oil. Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken to coat. Grill on direct heat for about 30 minutes, depending on the size of the drumsticks.

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Easy Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe 🔗

Do you know the tips for the BEST grilled drumsticks? This grilled chicken drumsticks recipe is prepped in 5 min + made with pantry staples.

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 204 calories, Sugar 0.6 g, Sodium 437.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Saturated Fat 1.9 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.2 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg

Ingredients:

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 6 chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 lbs.)

Instruction:

  1. Mince garlic and add all ingredients except for chicken to a plastic zip-topped bag.
  2. Add chicken to bag and marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight. Flip bag to distribute marinade occasionally.
  3. Remove chicken from refrigerator and preheat grill to medium high, about 375 degrees.
  4. Place chicken legs on hot grill and cook for 20 minutes, flip over and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 185 degrees. (See note below.)
  5. Let rest for at least 5-10 minutes and dig in!

FAQ

What’s the best way to cook drumsticks on a grill?

The chicken drumsticks should be cooked for about 25 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, to reach an internal temperature of about 185°F, on a clean, well-oiled grill that has been preheated to about 400°F to 450°F.

How long do you cook chicken drumsticks on the grill?

The ideal grilling time for almost any recipe for perfectly succulent chicken drumsticks is between 25 and 30 minutes. Overcooking can char and dry your meat, but you want to make sure you don’t undercook poultry either.

How do you keep drumsticks moist on the grill?

First, make sure your chicken drumsticks are at room temperature before you start grilling to ensure that it produces a really tasty, juicy chicken drumstick that is fully cooked through without burning or drying it out.

How do you grill chicken legs without drying them out?

We discovered that grilling chicken legs over direct heat and a medium to high temperature will produce chicken legs that are nicely crispy on the outside and incredibly moist inside.

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