Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Enjoy the deliciousness of my Grilled Chicken Drumsticks! These budget-friendly drumsticks soak up seasonings beautifully, giving you juicy, perfectly charred bites every time.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 187kcal
Cost: 5.56
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
CHICKEN:
- 8-12 chicken drumsticks about 2 pounds
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
SEASONING: **see notes
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 Tablespoons fine sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- ½ Tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper more if you like
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 450°F.
- Combine the chicken rub in a small bowl.
- Pat the drumsticks dry with a paper towel.
- Coat the drumsticks with olive oil and season generously with the chicken rub.
- Lay the drumsticks directly on the grill grates, turning them every 4-5 minutes while cooking. Cook time will vary depending on the size of your drumsticks. The drumsticks are done when the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches 165° F.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Chicken Seasoning: This recipe makes enough for two chicken drumstick recipes. Reserve the remaining seasoning blend in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drumstick | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1.827mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg