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Smoked Chicken Drumsticks - Perfect BBQ Recipe

Juicy smoked chicken drumsticks with crispy skin, BBQ dry rub, and sweet sauce. Perfect for pellet grills and beginners!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Smoked Chicken Drumsticks, Smoked Chicken Legs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 189kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup BBQ rub
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat an electric smoker to 275°F.
  • Brush drumsticks with vegetable oil.
  • Place BBQ rub in a zip-topped plastic bag.
  • Place drumsticks a few at a time into the bag and shake. When the drumsticks are well-coated remove them from the bag.
  • Repeat seasoning drumsticks until all are coated.
  • Place these seasoned drumsticks directly on the grill grates of the smoker.
  • At the 75-minute to 80-minute mark brush BBQ sauce over the chicken.
  • Smoke for approximately 90 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 175°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 3mg
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