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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Learn how to make delicious grilled chicken drumsticks the whole family will love.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq chicken, chicken, drumsticks, grilled chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 Chicken Drumsticks
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat your grill to 400°F.
  • Season your chicken with salt and pepper or your favorite seasonings.
  • Place the drumsticks on a 400°F grill and let cook over indirect heat for 18-20 minutes. Then, flip and let cook for an additional 18-20 minutes.
  • Once the internal temperature reaches 165°F (or the juices run clear) remove the drumsticks from the grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before eating.

Notes

Add extra smoke flavor by adding a wood chunk to your coals when you put the drumsticks on the grill. 
Get crispier skin on your drumsticks by placing them over direct heat for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn. 
Cooking time could vary depending on the size of your drumsticks. The drumsticks I used were about 7 ounces each.