GRILLING CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS GAS GRILL RECIPES

Steps:

• Pour hot water, 4 tablespoons salt and sugar into a deep container and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved; pour in cold water. Add chicken to brine, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Spray cold grates of gas grill with grilling spray; preheat for indirect heat by turning one side of grill to high and leaving one side on very low heat.
• Stir together remaining 1 tablespoon salt, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Drain chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season chicken with spice mixture. Place chicken on cool side of grill, cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink (180°F), turning occasionally, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Baste chicken with BBQ sauce, move to hot side of grill and cook for 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Serve with additional sauce, if desired.

Steps:

• Place chicken drumsticks into a resealable bag; add olive oil to coat. Add ranch dressing mix, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Close the bag and mix until drumsticks are covered. Let marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from the bag; discard marinade.
• Cook on the preheated grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into a drumstick reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the grill and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.