Smoked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
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Smoked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
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Smokey and tender chicken drumsticks are your next game-day appetizer. Baste your favorite BBQ sauce on top and you'll love each bite.
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Ingredients
Wet brine
- 3 lb chicken drumsticks
- 6 tbsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand preferred
- 2 c water
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 6 garlic cloves smashed
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 3 prigs fresh thyme
- 2-3 prigs fresh Rosemary
- 4 prigs fresh oregano
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 3 c cold water
Other ingredients
- neutral oil
- BBQ sauce optional
Instructions
Brine & dry rub
- In a pot, combine the 6 tbsp kosher salt, 2 c water , 3 tbsp dark brown sugar , 3 tbsp soy sauce, 6 garlic cloves, 1 lemon, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary , 4 sprigs fresh oregano , 1 dried bay leaf, and 1 tsp black peppercorns.
- Bring to a boil over high heat and let simmer for one minute. Stir occasionally so that all the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the pot off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the brine into a large mixing bowl and add the 3 c cold water . Cool the brine on the counter (or pop it in the fridge) until it’s cool to the touch.
- Gently add the 3 lb chicken drumsticks in the brine and make sure all the chicken is covered.
- Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Brine in the refrigerator for at least four hours or preferably overnight, but not more than 12 hours.
- After brining, transfer the drumsticks on a wire rack-lined sheet pan on the counter and let them come to room temperature.
Smoking
- Preheat the smoker to 275°F.
- Dry the drumsticks with paper towels and lightly coat with neutral oil.
- Smoke until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F. Turn the drumsticks occasionally to prevent burning.
- Raise smoker temperature to 350°F.
- Baste on BBQ sauce if desired and continue to cook until drumsticks reach 175°F internally.
- Transfer the drumsticks onto a sheet pan. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes and then serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
428.2kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
16.13g
(5%)
Protein
42.45g
(85%)
Fat
21.43g
(33%)
Saturated Fat
5.65g
(28%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.59g
Monounsaturated Fat
8.51g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
209.69mg
(70%)
Sodium
11475.24mg
(478%)
Potassium
651.2mg
(19%)
Fiber
2.21g
(9%)
Sugar
9.77g
(20%)
Vitamin A
189.87IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
16.98mg
(19%)
Calcium
103.7mg
(10%)
Iron
3.14mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428.2kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.13g | 5% |
| Protein | 42.45g | 85% |
| Fat | 21.43g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.65g | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.59g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.51g | 43% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 209.69mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 11475.24mg | 478% |
| Potassium | 651.2mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.21g | 9% |
| Sugar | 9.77g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 189.87IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16.98mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 103.7mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.14mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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