June 24, 2026

Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) hot water; 5 tablespoons (85 g) kosher salt, divided; 2 tablespoons (24 g) granulated sugar; 2 cups (500 mL) cold water; 12 chicken drumsticks (1.5 kg to 2 kg); PAM® Grilling No-Stick Cooking Spray; 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika; 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) cayenne pepper, optional; 1 cup (250 mL) BBQ sauce

30

Prep Time Minutes
90
Total Time Minutes
12
Number of Ingredients
6
Servings

Tags:

PAM,
Meal,
Chicken,
Grill/Broil

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) hot water
5 tablespoons (85 g) kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons (24 g) granulated sugar
2 cups (500 mL) cold water
12 chicken drumsticks (1.5 kg to 2 kg)
PAM® Grilling No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) onion powder
1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) cayenne pepper, optional
1 cup (250 mL) BBQ sauce

Directions

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Step one

Pour hot water, 4 tablespoons (68 g) salt and sugar into a deep container and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved; pour in cold water. Add chicken to brine, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step two

Spray cold grates of gas grill with grilling spray; preheat for indirect heat by turning one side of grill to high and leaving one side on very low heat.
Step three

Stir together remaining 1 tablespoon (17 g) salt, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Drain chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season chicken with spice mixture. Place chicken on cool side of grill, cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink (82°C/180°F), turning occasionally, 30 to 40 minutes.
Step four

Baste chicken with BBQ sauce, move to hot side of grill and cook for 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Serve with additional sauce, if desired.