Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are a summertime favorite, perfect for grill-outs. Make these with a delicious rub & your favorite BBQ sauce!
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 5-6 Chicken Drumsticks (about 2 lbs)
Brine:
- 1/4 cup Kosher Salt
- 6 cup Warm Water
Seasoning:
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Baste:
- 1/3 cup Barbeque Sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine kosher salt and water to make brine.
- Add chicken to a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken and pat dry. Set aside.
- Turn the grill on high to preheat. If your grill tends to stick, grease with a little oil before starting.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the seasoning ingredients until blended.
- Rub the seasoning mix into the drumsticks on all sides.
- Place chicken on grill and sear for 4 minutes.
- Turn chicken over and sear the other side for 4 minutes.
- Reduce to low and cook for 4 minutes.
- Turn chicken over and cook on the other side for 4 minutes.
- Baste with barbeque sauce and cook for 3 minutes.
- Turn chicken over, baste with barbeque sauce and then cook on the other side for 3 minutes.
- Make sure the internal temperature is at least 165.
Notes
Be sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 6187mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg