Grilling Chicken Drumsticks (7:2:2:1 mix)
Ingredients
7 tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (more coarse) - OR 4 tablespoons of Morton Kosher salt. Adjust to your taste.
2 tablespoons black pepper - course grind
2 tablespoons Granular garlic (powder could be substituted)
1 tsp Cayenne powder (sometimes chili powder)
This is a 7:2:2:1
This is more than you need. Keep it in a closed container for next time.
Instructions
- Pat dry the drumsticks. This is important. Trim of excess skin and any loose bones/tissue especially in the joint area.
- Preheat grill to get a surface temp of about 450. That is medium high on a standard gas grill and medium on a hotter gas grill. Clean and oil.
- Mix kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Or use a ratio 7:2:2:1.
- Lightly sprinkle chicken on all side to taste. Let rest at room temperature until grill is ready.
- Check grill temp if possible and place chicken on grill.
- Flip every 5-7 minutes until internal temp of 185-190 degrees. About 30-35 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. They are way too hot anyways.
Submitted by Charlie