Best 7 Grilled Beer Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Season the chicken drumsticks with one tablespoon of steak seasoning, and cumin powder. Place in a deep bowl and add orange juice and beer. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
• Remove chicken drumsticks from marinade and preheat grill to 500ºF.
• Drizzle chicken with olive oil and season with remaining tablespoon of steak seasoning and cracked pepper. Squeeze juice of one lime over top.
• Place chicken drumsticks on grill skin side down for 5 minutes. Turn heat down to 400ºF and then cook drumsticks for an additional 20 minutes turning every 5 minutes until golden brown.

BEER MARINATED GRILLED DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the garlic, the paprika, the barbecue sauce, the brown sugar, the olive oil and whisk to combine.
• Next, add in the beer and whisk to combine.
• Add in the chicken drumsticks and stir gently to make sure they're all submerged in the marinade.
• Cover the bowl with kitchen wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
• About an hour before you intend to grill the drumsticks, remove the bowl from the fridge, and pour out the marinade and discard. Leave the drumsticks in the bowl.
• Preheat your grill.
• Immediately before grilling, add in the grilling salt to the chicken drumsticks and mix to combine with your hands or tongs.
• Lay your chicken drumsticks on the grill so that they are evenly spaced and over direct heat. Cook, turning every 5 or so minutes, for about 30 minutes, or until they are charred to perfection and reach an internal temperature of 165F degrees on an instant read thermometer.

GRILLED BEER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine butter, beer, lemon juice, garlic and lemon pepper.
• Pour over chicken pieces, and cover; store in refrigerater 4-6 hours to marinate.
• On a grill, barbecue pieces, brushing sauce over chicken as you turn them.
• Grill about 15-20 mins per side.

EASY GRILLED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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.

GRILLED TERIYAKI BEER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir the beer, brown sugar, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and teriyaki marinade together in a bowl.
• Rub the chicken legs thoroughly with the vegetable oil. Poke several holes in the flesh of the chicken legs with a fork; arrange in a single layer in a glass dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken legs; marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess liquid. Discard remaining marinade.
• Grill the chicken legs on the preheated grill until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, turning one-quarter turn every 5 minutes, 20 to 25 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

RACHAEL RAY'S GRILLED BEER CHICKEN WITH POTATO SLABS

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the beer, butter, garlic, chili powder, brown sugar and salt.
• Add the drumsticks, seal the bag and let marinate while you proceed.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to high.
• Microwave the potatoes on high until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
• Slice the potatoes lengthwise about 1/4-inch thick.
• Drizzle both sides generously with olive oil.
• Transfer the chicken and potatoes to the grill.
• Grill the drumsticks, brushing with the beer marinade and turning occasionally, until the skin is golden and crisp and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes
• Meanwhile, grill the potatoes until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt.
• Serve the chicken and potatoes with the lime wedges.

GRILLED BEER-BRINED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In 6- to 8-quart noncorrosive (stainless steel, enamel-coated or plastic) container or stockpot, mix water, kosher salt and brown sugar, stirring until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in beer. Add chicken. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with foil. Remove chicken from brine; rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. Place chicken in pan. Refrigerate uncovered 1 hour to dry chicken skin. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all rub ingredients except oil; set aside.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. Brush oil over chicken; sprinkle rub mixture over chicken. For two-burner gas grill, heat one burner to medium; place chicken on unheated side. For one-burner gas grill, place chicken on grill over low heat. For charcoal grill, move medium coals to edge of firebox; place chicken over drip pan. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes.
• Turn chicken over; cover grill and cook 20 to 30 minutes longer, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks).