Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks, skin-on
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, store-bought or homemade
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. 2.In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3.Brush the chicken drumsticks with the barbecue sauce mixture, coating them evenly.
4. 4.Place the drumsticks on the grill and cook for about 12-15 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. 5.Brush the drumsticks with more barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
6. 6.Remove the drumsticks from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
7. 7.Serve hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightTo get crispy skin, start grilling the drumsticks with the skin side down.
• chevron_rightFor extra flavor, marinate the drumsticks in the barbecue sauce mixture for a few hours before grilling.
• chevron_rightIf using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.