Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Servings: 4 2 drumsticks each

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

These grilled chicken drumsticks are seasoned with a simple smoky wet rub and grilled until the skin is browned and the meat is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor.

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Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep:

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. This helps the wet rub stick to the chicken and helps the skin cook better on the grill.
In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a wet rub.
Add the drumsticks to the bowl and toss to coat on all sides. Tip: rub some of the seasoning under the skin where you can, so the flavor gets into the meat rather than just on the outside. Let the chicken sit in the rub while the grill preheats.

Grill:

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 375-400°F. Clean the grates, then grease them so the chicken doesn’t stick.
Place the drumsticks on the grill, leaving a little space between each piece. Grill with the lid closed for 25 to 30 minutes, turning them a couple of times (every 7 to 10 minutes), so all sides are browned evenly, and the chicken reaches at least 175F. Unlike chicken breasts, drumsticks don't dry out, so it's ok if they cook closer to 180-185F.
Remove the drumsticks from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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