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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Juicy grilled chicken drumsticks seasoned with smoky spices and cooked until perfectly tender with crispy skin.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix the spices in a bowl and coat the drumsticks with olive oil and seasoning.
  3. Preheat grill to medium heat and oil the grates.
  4. Cook over indirect heat for 20 minutes, turning often.
  5. Move to direct heat and grill 10 to 15 minutes until charred and cooked through.
  6. Drizzle with lemon juice, rest for 5 minutes, garnish, and serve.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, use charcoal instead of a gas grill.