Description
Here’s something finger-licking good for your next meal! These honey garlic smoked drumsticks are juicy, smoky, and glazed with sticky-sweet perfection. Who’s ready to get their hands dirty? 🐔🔥
Ingredients
Scale
For the Drumsticks:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)
Instructions
- Prepare the Drumsticks: Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. Mix the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then rub it all over the chicken. Drizzle olive oil on top and massage it in.
- Smoke the Drumsticks: Preheat your smoker to 275°F (135°C). Place the drumsticks on the grates and smoke them for 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Turn them occasionally for even cooking.
- Make the Glaze: While the chicken smokes, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Glaze and Finish: Once the drumsticks are smoked, brush the glaze generously over each one. Let them smoke for another 15 minutes to set the glaze and deepen the flavor.
- Serve Hot: Remove from the smoker, garnish with sesame seeds or chopped parsley if you like, and dig in!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 230 calories per drumstick