Pellet Grill Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
A Sam's Table original.
Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks
- Oil or binder (like mustard)
- Your favorite seasoning or rub
- BBQ sauce (optional)
Steps
- Preheat the pellet grill to 250°F.
- Coat the drumsticks with oil or binder, then season all over.
- Smoke for 1 hour.
- Raise the heat to 350°F and cook 20–35 minutes, until the skin crisps.
- If using sauce, brush it on for the last 10 minutes.
- Pull at about 185°F inside.
Notes
- Chicken is safe at 165°F, but dark meat like drumsticks gets more tender around 185°F.

