Smoked Chicken Drumsticks
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks deliver juicy meat with a satisfying bite-through skin, perfumed by sweet applewood or maple smoke. A generous BBQ rub and a touch of oil form a savory crust that pairs perfectly with the tender interior. Ideal for weekend cookouts or game day spreads, these drumsticks showcase straightforward technique with big backyard flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Chicken Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the drumsticks on a rack over a drip tray or baking sheet. Air-dry them in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an electric smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) and add wood chips as directed by the manufacturer.
- 3
Lightly brush the drumsticks with vegetable oil. Put the drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag, sprinkle with the rub, and toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Arrange the drumsticks on the rack in the smoker. Smoke until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours.
- Calories 1927.77 kcal High 96%
- Protein 378.65 g Good Source 757%
- Carbohydrate 1.18 g 0%
- Total Fat 46.59 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 0.71 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.7 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3378.98 mg High 147%
- Dietary Fiber 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.89 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 5.44 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 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.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Smoked Chicken Drumsticks is made with 3 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Seasoning, Vegetable Oil, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 1927.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Chicken Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Seasoning, Vegetable Oil, Whole Chicken. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Chicken Drumsticks?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1927.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Chicken Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smoked Chicken Drumsticks healthy?
- Smoked Chicken Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 1927.77 calories and 378.65 g of protein, or 757% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3378.98 mg (147% of the Daily Value). 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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