Description

Juicy, smoky chicken drumsticks marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and barbecue sauce, then grilled to perfection with a sticky caramelized glaze.

Ingredients

Scale

6 chicken drumsticks

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

1. Pat chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels

2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper

3. Coat drumsticks evenly with the spice mixture

4. Let drumsticks rest at room temperature for 10 minutes

5. Preheat grill to medium heat (375–400°F) and oil the grates

6. Place drumsticks on the grill over indirect heat and cover

7. Grill for 25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes

8. Brush drumsticks with honey and barbecue sauce

9. Move drumsticks to direct heat and cook 5–7 minutes more, until glaze is caramelized

10. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 drumstick
Calories: 280
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 500
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 9
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 1
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 85

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