Description
Succulent grilled chicken drumsticks are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners. With a smoky flavor and juicy texture, these drumsticks will have everyone coming back for seconds. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, this recipe ensures you create delicious memories around the grill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Brush each drumstick generously with BBQ sauce.
- Grill for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In the last few minutes of grilling, add another layer of BBQ sauce for a sticky glaze.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg