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Close-up of perfectly grilled lemon garlic drumsticks with crispy skin and char marks, ready for a cookout.

Lemon Garlic Drumsticks

These lemon garlic drumsticks are perfect for your next family cookout. They are easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Drumsticks
  • 2 lbs Chicken drumsticks
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Large bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk together to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl with the marinade. Toss to ensure each drumstick is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the drumsticks from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  5. Place the drumsticks on the preheated grill. Grill for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can also bake these drumsticks in an oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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