Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Looking for the best grilled chicken drumsticks recipe? This easy recipe uses simple ingredients like olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a homemade spice mix to create a juicy chicken with crispy skin—perfect for summer potlucks, BBQ parties, or 4th of July grilling.
Servings: 6
Calories: 321kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet if you are cooking in the oven
Ingredients
- 12 Chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp Mexican seasoning or different one you like
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels. This helps achieve crispy skin.2. Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and your spice mix.3. Marinate: Pour the marinade over the chicken legs in a baking dish or zip-top bag. Let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.4. Preheat the grill: Set your gas grill to medium heat or prep your charcoal grill for indirect heat.5. Grill: Place chicken on the indirect side of the grill grate. Grill with lid closed, turning every 5-7 minutes for even grill marks and cooking.6. Check temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F. It should be ready in 30 minutes.7. Rest and serve: Let the drumsticks rest on a warm plate for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 341mg | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg