Simple Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
These smoked chicken drumsticks are coated in a fragrant blend of kosher salt, black pepper, garlic and onion powders, paprika, dried parsley, ground mustard, and celery seed. Smoking brings out a rich, smoky flavor while keeping the drumsticks juicy, making them a flavorful choice for a backyard barbecue, casual gathering, or family dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Smoked Chicken Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, mustard, and celery seed in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Lay drumsticks on a clean work surface and rub all sides with the spice mixture.
- 2
Preheat an electric smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 3
Lay drumsticks directly on the smoker racks and smoke for 2 1/2 hours.
- 4
Place the drumsticks directly on the smoker racks and smoke for 2 1/2 hours.
- Calories 379.27 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 46.86 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 1.4 g 1%
- Total Fat 20.83 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.19 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 270.34 mg High 90%
- Sodium 737.47 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.19 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 533.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 34.43 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Smoked Chicken Drumsticks is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery Seed, Chicken Drumsticks, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 379.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Smoked Chicken Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery Seed, Chicken Drumsticks, Dried Parsley, Dry Mustard. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Smoked Chicken Drumsticks?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 379.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Smoked Chicken Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Simple Smoked Chicken Drumsticks healthy?
- Simple Smoked Chicken Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 379.27 calories and 46.86 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 737.47 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.19 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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