Servings: 12 Servings
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Grilled chicken drumsticks are a deliciously tender and juicy enveloped in perfectly charred, crispy skin. Marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs, garlic, and a touch of tangy marinade enhances the natural flavors of the chicken.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3.5 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 4 Tbsp avocado oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar or mirin
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup optional
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Stir together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup until well combined.
- Transfer the raw chicken drumsticks to a large zip lock bag. Pour in all of the chicken marinade, seal, and shake the bag around to coat all of the chicken pieces in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, ideally several hours and up to 24 hours.
- When you're ready to grill, brush any food particles off of the grill grates using a grill brush. Spray the grill grates with cooking spray.
- Preheat a gas grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. For a charcoal grill, ignite the coals in a charcoal chimney 20 minutes before grilling, then spread them in the bottom of the grill.
- Transfer the marinated chicken drumsticks to the preheated grill in a single layer. Grill for 25-30 minutes, flipping the chicken every 4-5 minutes. Chicken drumsticks are cooked through when they reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit. I recommend cooking them to an internal temp of 180-200 degrees for the best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drumstick, Calories: 209kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Sodium: 89mg, Sugar: 1g