Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs {Drumsticks}
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 family package chicken legs (drumsticks)
- seasonings of choice garlic, pepper, lemon pepper, etc.
- barbecue sauce homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350 degrees.
- Rinse chicken and place on a plate/platter—season with garlic, pepper, and seasonings of choice.
- Place on the grill and close the lid. Turn chicken every 7-10 minutes. Cook for about 35 minutes. The cook time of the chicken may vary according to the thickness and the heat of your grill. All grills cook differently, so using a thermometer is the best way to judge the doneness of your chicken. The chicken should have an internal temp of 175 degrees. While the chicken is cooking, make your homemade bbq sauce.
- After 35 minutes, baste the top of the legs with bbq sauce, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Next, flip the chicken and sauce again, close the lid, and cook for 5 more minutes. Done!
- Remove chicken from the grill and enjoy—total cook time 45 minutes.
Notes
To check for doneness: With a knife, pierce the chicken to the bone. When the juices run clear, the meat is done. Also, check the internal temperature. You are looking for a temperature around 175-180 degrees for drumsticks.