 Show If you learn how to cook chicken drumsticks on the bbq you are part way to being a top bbq host. So many bbq’s we’ve been to don’t know how long to bbq chicken drumsticks for and serve you up burnt to a crisp chicken drummers. It’s a sure fire way to spot a host who isn’t great on the grill. Cooked properly on the bbq, chicken drumsticks are delicious and succulent, with a lovely crisp skin. They lend themselves to any number of spices and sauces, and they are really cost effective and a big hit with old and young alike but more and more of us have stopped getting them for the bbq because of not being sure how to cook them. The most common mistake is putting the drumsticks on the BBQ when the temperature is too high. If you do this, you’ll burn the skin and probably take them off before they are cooked through, which is a BIG NO NO, unless you are trying to give your guests food poisoning, which hopefully you’re not (if you work in health and safety, or food safety this is a joke btw).
Ingredients
You want to cook the drumsticks on a medium heat, so cook burgers and steaks and things that like high heat first, and ideally you want a temperature around 150℃ if you are using a thermometer or bbq reader. Add spices, seasoning and sauces either towards the end of cooking for the last 10 minutes or so, or after cooking. If you put the rub/sauce on before cooking, the chances are it will char the sauce not the skin, so you loose the taste. Put the drumsticks on the BBQ and cook for 30-35 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes using a pair of bbq tongs so they don’t burn. Ideally you want to use a meat thermometer and cook them until the internal temperature is 75℃ in the thickest part of the drummer. If you don’t have a thermometer, insert a skewer into the thickest part and check the juices are running clear. Take the drumsticks off the BBQ and cover them in your sauce or rub of choice. Let any excess drip off them, and then return them to the bbq and cook over what should now be a low, gentle heat for 10 minutes until they are nice and golden all over.
Oven to BBQ method While cooking everything on the bbq is a lovely idea, the reality of most parties, is that using the oven is sometimes a much better option in terms of getting everything out and serving it at the same time.
Butchers Tip - Make a chicken lollipop A top butchers tip, and a great variation on a chicken drumstick for a bbq party, is to french trim chicken drumsticks, so they become a ‘chicken lollipop’. They are much easier to hold than a standard drummer as there is no sauce or skin around the base of the drum, just the bone, making them much easier to dunk into sauces and dips, and gnaw on. To make a chicken lollipop you want to trim the skin and fat away from the bone. Using a sharp knife, cut around the drumstick to the bone, just below the main meaty part of the drummer. Be careful not to cut into the bone, and scrape away the skin and cartridge, to leave you with a clean bone end. Although usually seen on cuts of lamb (legs, racks and shanks), it is not too common on chicken drumsticks, but it’s super easy, and looks much nicer than a regular drumstick, so you’ll earn host bragging rights even before you serve them, and if you cook them to perfection using this cooking-guide), you’re onto a bbq winner. These Grilled Chicken Drumsticks are delicious, quick to make, and are total crowd-pleasers. Ready in less than an hour, and with only 4 ingredients, these drumsticks can feed your whole family without breaking the bank. Grilled Chicken DrumsticksChicken drumsticks/chicken legs are awesome grilled on the BBQ hot and fast using two-zone grilling. They’re also crazy easy to make! Simply place them on direct heat until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Baste them with your favorite BBQ sauce, then move them to the indirect side of the grill until the internal temp reaches 175 degrees F. This grilled chicken drumsticks recipe is extremely versatile, and you can play around with different rubs and seasonings as well as different BBQ sauces each time you make it. (If you’re looking for a smoked version, check out my Smoked Chicken Legs recipe!) Word to the wise: When seasoning your chicken, do not use a sugar-based rub because the chicken will be on high heat for a good amount of time, and you don’t want the sugar to burn. Other than that, get creative with your seasonings and sauces. The Hey Grill Hey Store is stocked full with signature rubs and sauces so you can enjoy Susie’s awesome flavors delivered straight to your door. Ingredients for Grilled Chicken LegsThese chicken drumsticks on the grill only require a few simple ingredients for the easiest and best chicken legs you’ll ever have.
That’s seriously it! You really can’t beat 4 ingredients for these chicken legs on the grill. How to Grill Chicken DrumsticksRemember how I said these drumsticks were a breeze to make? I wasn’t lying. Here’s how to get amazingly juicy drumsticks that are ready in less than an hour:
Give your drumsticks a moment to rest, and then dig in! My kids love how tasty these drumsticks are, and they love that these are good and messy finger food. Keep some paper towels on hand, and you’re good to go! How Long to Grill Chicken DrumsticksThese chicken drumsticks take approximately 35-45 minutes to grill. They need 30-35 minutes over direct heat and an additional 5-10 minutes over indirect heat to set the BBQ sauce and reach 175 degrees F internal temperature. My recommendation whenever you’re grilling or smoking meat? Cook to temperature and not to time. Invest in a good, reliable meat thermometer and check the thermometer more than watching the clock. It’s especially important to cook chicken to 165 degrees F as this is the safe internal temperature for cooked chicken. I always aim for 175 degrees F when grilling drumsticks because they have more connective tissue and the meat will fall off the bone if you cook them to this higher temperature. More Grilled Chicken RecipesThere’s nothing quite as delicious as juicy chicken cooked on the grill. If you’re looking for more great grilled chicken recipes, I have a few you’ll love on the site:
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks RecipeFollow the recipe, and I’ll teach you the simple steps to making your own grilled chicken drumsticks at home. Hey Grill Hey is dedicated to help you make better BBQ, feed the people you love, and become a backyard BBQ hero. You can find more of my smoking and grilling recipes and videos on YouTube, Instagram, or our Facebook Page. Here’s hoping you loved this chicken legs recipe. It’s kid-friendly and makes for the easiest weekday dinner. They were a huge hit in our family and I’m sure they’ll do the same for yours. Quick note: This post was originally published in July 2019. We recently updated it with more information and helpful tips. The recipe remains the same. Grilled Chicken DrumsticksThese Grilled Chicken Drumsticks are delicious, quick to make, and are total crowd-pleasers. Ready in less than an hour, and with only 4 ingredients, these drumsticks can feed your whole family without breaking the bank. Prep Time : 5 mins Cook Time : 45 mins Total Time : 50 mins Servings : 4 people Calories : 243kcal
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1321mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg Join The Grill Squad today! |
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