How to Cook Perfect Traeger Chicken Drumsticks: Smoky BBQ Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons Traeger Chicken Rub
• 1 cup Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce
• 1 cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce
• 1 cup melted apple jelly

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Pat the drumsticks dry with a paper towel and generously season with Traeger Chicken Rub.
2. Initial Smoking: Preheat your grill to 180℉ with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Use Super Smoke if available for optimal flavor. Arrange the chicken legs on the grill grate and smoke for 30 minutes.
3. Increase Temperature: Raise the grill temperature to 350℉ and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Prepare the Sauce: While the drumsticks are cooking, combine the BBQ sauces and melted apple jelly in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and then set aside.
5. Final Cooking: Brush the BBQ sauce mixture on the chicken legs. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165℉.

Enjoy your perfectly smoked and grilled BBQ chicken legs!

Asian-Inspired BBQ Chicken Legs

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 cup Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce
• 1 cup Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce
• 1 cup melted apple jelly
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Pat the drumsticks dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Marinate the chicken legs in this mixture for at least 1 hour.
2. Initial Smoking: Preheat your grill to 180℉ with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Arrange the marinated chicken legs on the grill grate and smoke for 30 minutes.
3. Increase Temperature: Raise the grill temperature to 350℉ and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce, Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce, and melted apple jelly. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and set aside.
5. Final Cooking: Brush the BBQ sauce mixture on the chicken legs. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉.
6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

This Asian-inspired twist on the classic BBQ chicken legs adds a rich depth of flavor with soy, ginger, and sesame, creating a delicious fusion that is sure to impress. Enjoy your culinary masterpiece!