Description
Savor the smoky goodness of Dry Rubbed Grilled Drumsticks and Thighs, a crowd-pleasing dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, these juicy chicken pieces, coated in a mouthwatering dry rub, are sure to impress. Grill them to perfection and enjoy each bite surrounded by laughter and good company.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks and thighs (bone-in)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken in a large bowl or zip-top bag; pour marinade over chicken and coat thoroughly.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- Grill chicken for 20-25 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), flipping occasionally for even cooking.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks and thighs (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg