Grilled Spice-Rubbed Chicken Drumsticks
Directions
- 1Dissolve the half cup of table salt into the two quarts of cold water.
- 2Submerge the chicken drumsticks in the brine and refrigerate.
- 3Mix the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
- 4Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry.
- 5Dredge each drumstick in the spice rub, ensuring the skin is smoothed down properly.
- 6Prepare the grill for indirect cooking by heating all burners to high, then turning off the burners on one side.
- 7Clean the grill grates and lightly oil them.
- 8Place the drumsticks on the cool side of the grill and cover. Cook for 25 minutes.
- 9Flip the drumsticks and rotate their position to ensure even cooking, then cover and cook until the internal temperature reaches 185 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 10Transfer the chicken to the hot side of the grill for 5 minutes to crisp and char, rotating as needed.
- 11Remove the drumsticks from the grill, cover with foil, and let rest for a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 5 pound chicken drumstick
- 2 quart water
- 0.5 cup table salt
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 0.75 tsp table salt
- 0.75 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp cayenne
- vegetable oil (optional)
Equipment
zipper lock bagwhiskplategas grillpaper towelthermometertongsfoil
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