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BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

By Traeger Kitchen

4.8

Celebrate touchdowns and trick-plays with these Traeger drumsticks. Smoked and saucy, this barbecue meat treat is ready for game day action.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

2 Hrs

Pellets

Pecan
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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

Step

  • Step 1

    Season each drumstick and let rest for 20 minutes.

    Ingredients
  • Step 2

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

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  • Step 3

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

    01:00

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  • Step 4

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

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

    190 ˚F / 88 ˚C

  • Step 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

  • Step 6

    Remove the foil and sauce all drumsticks in the pan.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce

  • Step 7

    Cook for an additional 15 minutes so sauce can set.

    00:15

    275 ˚F / 135 ˚C

  • Step 8

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

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