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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

By Traeger Kitchen

Celebrate touchdowns and trick-plays with these Traeger drumsticks. Smoked and saucy, Seton O’Connor from The Dan Patrick Show knows this barbecue meat treat is ready for game day action.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

2 Hrs

Pellets

Pecan

Ingredients

Number of People Serving

4

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Units of Measurement:
main
8 chicken drumsticks
2 Tablespoon Traeger Chicken Rub
1/2 Cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce

Step

  • 1

    Season each drumstick and let rest for 20 minutes.

  • 2

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 275°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  • 3

    Hang the drumsticks on the leg hanger (alternatively, place directly on the grill grate flipping halfway through) and cook for 1 hour.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

    01:00

  • 4

    Remove the drumsticks from the hanger (or grate) and place in a pan.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

    190 ˚F / 88 ˚C

  • 5

    Cover with foil and cook for 45 more minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 190 degrees F.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

    190 ˚F / 88 ˚C

  • 6

    Remove the foil and sauce all drumsticks in the pan.

  • 7

    Cook for an additional 15 minutes so sauce can set.

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

    00:15

  • 8

    Remove from Traeger and let rest for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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