BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy BBQ Chicken Drumsticks grilled with a smoky homemade seasoning.Finished with barbecue sauce for crispy, flavorful chicken.Perfect for family dinners, cookouts, and backyard grilling.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
BBQ Spice Blend
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle with olive oil and coat evenly with the spice blend.
- For a gas grill, preheat to 400°F (204°C). Place the chicken on clean, lightly oiled grates.
- Grill over direct heat, turning every few minutes until the skin becomes golden brown and crispy.
- Reduce the grill temperature to about 300°F (149°C), close the lid, and continue cooking for about 25 minutes, turning halfway through.
- For a charcoal grill, create two cooking zones. Brown the chicken over direct heat before moving it to indirect heat to finish cooking.
- Brush each piece generously with BBQ sauce during the final few minutes of cooking.
- Cook until the BBQ Chicken Drumsticks reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pair with grilled corn, potato salad, roasted vegetables, or fresh coleslaw.
- Try different barbecue sauces for sweet, smoky, or spicy flavors.
- Boneless chicken thighs may be substituted with adjusted cooking times.