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Chicken Drumsticks on a Pellet Grill

Charlie
This is a simple yet delcious recipe for smoked chicken drumsticks
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, lunch, main, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Barbecue, bbq, dinner, grill, lunch
Servings 4 servings
Calories 302 kcal

Equipment

  • Pellet smoker
  • Wood pellets of your choice

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Chicken drumsticks or however many you need
  • 3 tablespoons BBQ rub
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat the Smoker

  • Heat the smoker to 250°F. Use your favorite type of wood pellets.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Rub on the seasoning or marinade.

Step 3: Smoke the Chicken

  • Place the chicken in the smoker for about 60-90 minutes. It is best to place them in indirect heat.
  • Halfway through, flip the chicken once.

Step 4: Finish the Chicken

  • When the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165-180°F, remove it from the grill.
  • Let the meat rest for about 5-10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Keyword chicken drumsticks