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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

Smoky Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a bowl or zip-top bag, whisk the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
  2. Add the drumsticks to the marinade, seal, and massage to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat a grill to medium-high (400°F). Remove the drumsticks from the marinade, pat dry, and place on the oiled grates. Grill, turning every 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175°F, about 20–25 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you have the foresight, dry the drumsticks with paper towels an hour ahead and leave them uncovered in the fridge. Drier skin at the start means crispier skin at the finish.