Grilled chicken drumsticks with a rich smoked paprika seasoning deliver bold, savory flavor and juicy texture. Quick to prepare, these drums caramelize perfectly on the barbecue with a mix of spices and olive oil. Serve as a main course or backyard favorite in under an hour.
Recipe Overview
| Prep Time</n | Cook Time |
| 20 minutes | 35 minutes |
| Total Time | |
| 55 minutes | |
| Servings | Difficulty |
| 4 people | Beginner-friendly |
| Cuisine</n | Spanish-inspired with American techniques |
Smoky Paprika Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 55
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: General
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Spanish-inspired with American techniques
- Diet: Not vegetarian
Description
Juicy chicken drumsticks glazed with smoky paprika and olive oil, grilled to perfection for bold flavor. A quick, beginner-friendly dish with Spanish-American flair, ready in 55 minutes.
Ingredients
4 large chicken drumsticks
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lemon (optional, for zesting/garnish)
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C)
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano
Pat chicken dry and rub spice mixture under skin and over flesh
Grill drumsticks skin-side down for 20 minutes
Turn and grill for addition 15 minutes until golden and crispy
Garnish with lemon zest if desired
Notes
For extra flavor, refrigerate chicken in marinade for 4+ hours before grilling
Avoid overcharred skin by adjusting grill distance
Use halal-certified paprika if preferred
Serves best with grilled vegetables or crusty bread
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken drumstick
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
