Grilled Mouth Watering Barbecued Chicken
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with this Grilled Mouth-Watering Barbecued Chicken recipe! Featuring juicy chicken drumsticks marinated in a bold blend of olive oil, garlic, honey, lemon juice, and smoky spices like paprika and chili powder, this dish promises an irresistible explosion of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors. Perfectly grilled to golden perfection with a caramelized barbecue glaze, each bite is a juicy, tender reward. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple steps, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of effortless and impressive. Serve these smoky drumsticks alongside classic barbecue sides like coleslaw or cornbread for a crowd-pleasing meal that screams summer grilling at its best. Perfect for backyard cookouts or any occasion, this barbecued chicken masterpiece is bound to become your go-to grilling favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized bowl, create the marinade by mixing olive oil, barbecue sauce, minced garlic, paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, honey, and chili powder.
2. Rinse and pat dry the chicken drumsticks. Place them in a large, resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each drumstick is coated evenly. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight for maximum flavor.
4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375-400°F). If using a charcoal grill, ensure the coals are evenly distributed and have a light gray ash covering.
5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Place the drumsticks directly on the grill grates.
6. Grill the chicken for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. Use indirect heat for thicker drumsticks to avoid burning the outside before the inside cooks through.
7. After 20 minutes, brush the drumsticks generously with additional barbecue sauce and grill for another 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (use a meat thermometer for accuracy).
8. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to seal in the juices.
9. Serve warm with your favorite sides, like coleslaw, cornbread, or grilled veggies. Enjoy the smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors of the perfectly barbecued chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.4 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.6 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 5776 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.9 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.1 g | ||
| Protein | 182.0 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2691 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
