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Flavorful Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks Recipe with Smoky Sweet BBQ Glaze

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This grilled honey garlic chicken drumsticks recipe features a smoky sweet BBQ glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill, delivering juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 8 chicken drumsticks, skin-on and bone-in
  • 1/4 cup honey (raw or local preferred)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup smoky BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry 8 chicken drumsticks with paper towels. Season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Let rest for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup smoky BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Adjust sweetness or tang as desired.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375-400°F (190-205°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash.
  4. Place drumsticks on grill grates over indirect heat and close lid. Grill for about 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
  5. During the last 10 minutes, move drumsticks over direct heat. Brush glaze generously on all sides every 2-3 minutes while turning. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Alternatively, cut into a piece to ensure juices run clear and meat is no longer pink.
  7. Transfer drumsticks to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crisp skin. Use indirect heat first to cook through without burning glaze. Apply glaze in last 10 minutes over direct heat to prevent burning. Let chicken rest after grilling to lock in juices. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos and use gluten-free BBQ sauce. Oven-baking option: roast at 425°F (220°C) for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, honey garlic chicken, BBQ chicken drumsticks, smoky sweet glaze, easy grilled chicken, summer grilling, backyard barbecue

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