Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are the best weeknight meal or cooked at your next BBQ. The drumsticks are full of BBQ flavor and super juicy.
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal
Cost: $4.79, $1.20 per Servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken Drumsticks
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your grill over medium high heat to approximately 400 degrees F. Spray the grill grates with a non-stick cooking spray or rub with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grates.
- In a small bowl, stir together 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp onion powder.
- Place 2 lb chicken drumsticks in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil over the drumsticks and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the drumsticks and toss again until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Place the drumsticks on direct heat and grill for 25-30 minutes flipping every 10-15 minutes.
- Brush the drumsticks with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce. Flip the chicken, brush the other side with more BBQ sauce, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Flip the chicken again, brush with the remaining BBQ sauce, and cook for 3–4 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Then remove the drumsticks from the grill and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes and then the chicken is ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
*The cook times will vary based on the size of the chicken. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to the correct temperature.
*Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
*You can also make these in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place drumsticks on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes (flipping every 10-15 minutes) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature for 165 degrees F. Then brush the BBQ sauce onto the drumsticks and cook for 4-5 more minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce.
*You can also make these in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place drumsticks on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes (flipping every 10-15 minutes) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature for 165 degrees F. Then brush the BBQ sauce onto the drumsticks and cook for 4-5 more minutes to caramelize the BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1307mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
