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These yummy grilled chicken drumsticks make the perfect fun grilled chicken recipe to make this summer. Made with simple ingredients, you can never go wrong with grilled chicken for the entire family.

Grilled chicken legs are a staple of summer grilling and these chicken legs are coated with a delicious marinade and grilled to the perfection and should be a on your list.

This recipe is also great because it only requires a few ingredients including some simple spices and it is very affordable.

Make sure you rub the chicken nicely with the marinade and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes. If you have more time, then leave if for longer as more flavors will penetrate and make the meat and make the chicken tastier.

Tips and tricks

• Just before you rub the chicken with a marinade, make sure you make some incisions on the chicken, around the fattest part. This will ensure the spices penetrate the meat but also allow you to have chicken legs that are cooked properly.
• If you do not have a thermometer you can cook the chicken legs for 15 minutes to ensure it is cooked through.
  

Ingredients to make grilled chicken drumsticks

To make these grilled drumsticks, these are the ingredients you will need:

• 4 chicken legs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1 good pinch ground cumin

How to make grilled chicken drumsticks

To start, gather all of your ingredients in one place.

Next in a bowl, combine olive oil and spices. Then add chicken and toss to coat.

Once the chicken legs have been fully coated, refrigerate for 30 minutes and set your grill. 

Brush the rack with some oil. Place the chicken legs onto the grill and cook until the inner temperature reaches 165F.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

How long do you cook drumsticks on a grill?

For this grilled drumsticks recipe, the chicken was cooked for 15 minutes or roughly 7 minutes on each side. 

Can you cook grilled chicken in the oven?

These drumsticks can be cooked in the oven., To grilled them in the oven simply season as usual and place in the oven at 350F for 35 minutes. 

Can you cooked grilled drumsticks on a gas grill?

This recipe can also be made on a gas grill. To cook on a gas grill, simply, season as usual and cook for 7 minutes on each side.

Grilled chicken drumsticks calories

There are 675 calories in every serving (2 chicken drumsticks).

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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks

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These yummy grilled chicken drumsticks make the perfect fun recipe to make this summer for the entire family! They're so easy and affordable you can't go wrong!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 chicken legs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1 good pinch ground cumin

Instructions

1. To start, gather all of your ingredients in one place.
2. Next in a bowl, combine olive oil and spices. Then add chicken and toss to coat.
3. Once the chicken legs have been fully coated, refrigerate for 30 minutes and set your grill. 
4. Brush the rack with some oil. Place the chicken legs onto the grill and cook until the inner temperature reaches 165F.
5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

2 drumsticks
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 675Total Fat: 35.6gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 260mgSodium: 251mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 84.5g