Master juicy smoked chicken drumsticks with our step-by-step recipe & expert tips. Unlock flavorful marinade secrets for a memorable meal!
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When it comes to the perfect recipe for cookouts and barbecues, it’s hard to top good smoked chicken drumsticks! Can you get the perfect hint of smoke flavor and juicy dark meat without burning anything – yes, and the trick is putting your smoker to work.
Ingredients
- ▢ 4 lbs Chicken drumsticks
- ▢ 2 tbsp Chicken spice rub
- ▢ 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Prep the Chicken and Grill
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Prep and preheat the smoker to 275-300 degrees F. Clean and oil the grates.
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Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the package and pat dry with paper towels.
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Line the chicken on a clean baking sheet or in a large bowl and season liberally with your spice blend. Toss the chicken legs to coat all sides.
Smoke the drumsticks
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When the pellet smoker is holding heat and ready, place the legs on the smoker and close the lid.
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Smoke the chicken for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees f with a digital meat thermometer.
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When the drums are fully cooked, brush them on all sides with your favorite bbq sauce and close the lid. Let the sauce set over the smoked chicken on the smoker for 5 more minutes.
Rest and Serve
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Remove the smoked chicken legs from the smoker and place drumsticks on a clean dish or serving platter.
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Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, and then serve the smoked drumsticks with all of your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg
