Grilled Butterflied Chicken Drumsticks

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 6

Grilled Butterflied Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry. Take a drumstick and place it on your cutting board, with the side up facing you that has the most meat showing. Using a sharp knife, cut the meat along one side of the bone, careful not to slice all the way through. Make a second cut, separating the meat from the other side of the bone.  Fold open the meat and lay the drumstick face-down. Repeat for each one.

Step 2

Season the drumsticks. If grilling immediately, brush a light coat of oil on the wings before seasoning. If grilling later, skip the oil, season generously and then place them uncovered in the fridge on a wire rack for 2 hours, up to overnight.

Step 3

Preheat grill to medium-high, 400°F for direct cooking. Use a grill with a lid.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the fridge at least 20 minutes before adding to the grill, allowing them to come to room temp.

Step 5

Place the drumsticks on the grill grates with the skin-side up. Close the lid and allow them to cook for 5-6 minutes.

Step 6

Flip the drumsticks, and repeat the process. You’ll continue to flip and close the lid every few minutes until they are almost cooked. This should take about 20-25 minutes depending on your grill.

Step 7

Once the chicken temperature is about 155-160°F, go ahead and baste with your BBQ sauce or glaze. Leave the lid off, allowing the heat to blast the outside of the chicken and create caramelization and char. Flip and repeat, cooking until the chicken is about 170-175°F.

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