Seasoning Rubs For Chicken Drumsticks

Try these seasoning rubs for chicken drumsticks. Chicken drumsticks can be a quick easy dinner to grill. They do not take a lot of time to prepare or to cook. For the busy family, the best part of grilling is having fewer dishes to clean up afterwards! Using these seasoning rubs for chicken drumsticks and enjoy a meal that is quick and easy to mix up. Chicken drumsticks cook quickly too so you can enjoy these any night of the week. Pair them with your favorite sides for a delicious dinner everyone will enjoy.

Cook’s Tip

Before grilling chicken, some cooks like to parboil or partially cook the chicken parts. This can cut down on over grilling and burning the seasoning rub. When you partially cook the chicken, you can use a lower grill heat, reducing the possibility of overcooked outer layers of chicken and undercooked centers.

Here’s a good side dish recipe to serve with your season rub chicken drumsticks.

(Yields 6 chicken drumsticks)

Garlic Italian Seasoning Rub

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

¾ teaspoon onion powder

¾ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend

Chili Blend Seasoning Rub for Chicken

(yields 6-8 chicken drumsticks)

• 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

You will need approximately 6 chicken drumsticks, or legs, for each of these rub recipes.

Preheat grill to medium heat.

Mix up all spices for chosen rub in a small bowl.

Using your fingers, pat the rub onto the chicken drumstick until it is completely covered.

When chicken is ready and grill is preheated, place chicken drumsticks on the grill, turning occasionally and cook until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 degrees.