Description
Enjoy the mouthwatering taste of Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with a smoky seasoning blend and a delicious BBQ sauce. This simple recipe offers irresistible flavor, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings or easy dinners at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- chili powder or cayenne pepper, optional and to taste for spiciness
- 4 pounds chicken legs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup apricot jam, apple or grape jelly work well, orange marmalade is a less sweet option
Instructions
- Combine all seasonings and spices in a small bowl for the dry rub.
- Pat the chicken dry and rub the dry rub evenly onto the drumsticks. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Heat BBQ sauce and jam in a saucepan over medium-low heat, simmering for about 10 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill with half on high heat and half on medium heat. Place chicken on the medium heat side and grill for about 5 minutes.
- Flip the drumsticks and shuffle them around to cook evenly for another 5 minutes.
- Baste the chicken with BBQ sauce mixture when almost done, cooking for 2 more minutes, flipping and basting again before ensuring internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, optionally garnishing as desired.
Notes
For best results, make sure the chicken is fully thawed if using frozen legs.
Allowing the chicken to marinate longer enhances the flavor and tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg