Grilled Drumsticks Wrapped in Bacon | Great for a Quick Weeknight Meal

Grilled Drumsticks Wrapped in Bacon | Great for a Quick Weeknight Meal

Seal in those dark meat drumstick juices and infuse them with some pork goodness - just wrap them in pasture raised bacon. Enjoy a crunchy bacony bite on the outside followed and a juicy, tender chicken texture on the inside. Great for a quick weeknight meal, a weekend BBQ, or tailgating. 

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  • makes:
    6
  • total time:
    22 min
  • cooking difficulty:
    Easy
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Ingredients

Kosher salt
1/2 tsp
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp
Garlic powder
1/2 tsp
Paprika
1/2 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp

Utensils

  • Grill
  • Small bowl

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle seasoning mix over the drumsticks.

Wrap each drumstick with a slice of bacon.

Grill for about 6 minutes. Turn the chicken over and grill for another 6 minutes.

Remove chicken from the grill when the internal temperature is 165°F. Serve immediately.

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